Registered Nurse

An RN with ten years experience working in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, home and hospice. Excellent skills in managing care plans for elderly, people with developmental disabilities and dementia. Skilled in patient assessment and communication. Compassionate, courteous and efficient caregiver in working with patients, their families and staff.


Skills

Medication Administration
Coordination with ancillary staff
Supervision
Scheduling


Training of staff
Documentation
Case management
Communication



Experience

Everett Nursing and Rehab•••••Everett, MA•••••7/•••••/•••••
Charge Nurse
Oversaw •••••resident unit with various physical and psychiatric disorders
High success in getting non-compliant patients to take required medication
Handled disabilities ranging from schizophrenia, Parkinsons, diabetes as well as drug/alcohol addition
Involved with hospice patients and helped to make remaining time peaceful and meaningful as well as assisting grieving families

Anne Mark Nursing & Rehab•••••N. Revere, MA•••••3/•••••/•••••
Unit Supervisor
Established strong relationships with each patient and staff
Coordinated with ancillary staff on care plans including nutritionists, PT/OT and psychiatric counselors
Developed strong relationship with paranoid patient and utilized techniques to keep her calm and focused. Family requested accompaniment on distant trips
Served on wound committee to develop strategies to prevent complications

KI Staff Associates•••••Cambridge, MA•••••6/•••••/•••••
Various positions/on-call
Was frequently requested as the substitute nurse by permanent staff and patients
Gave compassionate and accurate care
Handled medication administration, PT assessment
Provided clear recommendations and communications with staff MDs/RNPs