PATRICIA Nelson
Sicamous
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and direct care. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective education and critical thinking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lake Chelan Community Hospital
Chelan, WA
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Family Planning Clinic
Wenatchee, WA
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved efficiency in clinical procedures and patient care workflows.
- Developed patient care strategies that aligned with hospital policies, enhancing overall service quality.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Data collection
- Evaluations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lake Chelan Community Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Family Planning Clinic
09.2012 - 01.2015
Nursing
Grand Canyon University