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Licensed Practical Nurse
Vibra HealthcareLicensed Practical Nurse
Jan. 2025Richardson, Texas, United States
Licensed Practical Nurse
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of GoldenLicensed Practical Nurse
Jul. 2024 - Oct. 2024United States
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical
Main-Kinzig Kliniken Staff Nurse Medical Surgical
May. 2021 - Oct. 2023Gelnhausen, Hesse, GermanyEfficiently coordinated patient care in a 36-bed medical-surgical unit and ensured high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. -Provided pre-and post-operative care for patients undergoing diagnostics and surgery while seamlessly administering IV and oral contrast in adherence to physician directives. -Handled processes from admission to discharge and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient satisfaction. -Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and situational awareness while swiftly grasping unit routines and responding proactively to patient needs. -Leveraged bilingual proficiency in German and English to facilitate communication with international patients, often serving as a key interpreter across various units. -Led educational initiatives for nursing students including guiding five students through practical training and familiarization with hospital protocols to enhance their clinical competencies. -Managed care for patients with a wide array of conditions including Appendicitis, Pneumothorax, Gastric Carcinoma, and Pancreatitis, as well as implemented nursing treatment plans and monitored them for post-operative complications. -Operated and maintained diverse medical equipment including IV pumps and cardiac monitors while ensuring accurate administration of medications and effective pain management. -Contributed extensively to reduced infection rates and accelerated patient recovery by ensuring high-quality wound care and timely dressing changes. -Undertook rigorous charting and organizational tasks and maintained impeccable records; ensured continuity of care in a high-stress environment characterized by a 1:12 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Nursing Student
Main-Kinzig Kliniken Nursing Student
Apr. 2018 - Apr. 2021Gelnhausen, Hesse, GermanyProficiently balanced academic commitments with clinical responsibilities and amassed a total of 2,872 hours of hands-on nursing experience across various units. -Executed fundamental nursing duties including patient mobilization and administering medications with a focus on promoting patient comfort and well-being. -Exhibited proficiency in technical procedures such as IV cannulation, catheterization, and nebulization to enhance patient care quality. -Undertook detailed charting responsibilities and maintained accurate records of patient care activities, vital signs, and treatment responses. -Played a pivotal role in pre-operative preparations and executive nursing care plans while ensuring personalized patient care. -Efficiently managed the collection and delivery of laboratory samples, including stool, urine, and blood thus facilitating timely diagnostic processes. -Administered injections including insulin and anticoagulants. -Utilized a range of specialized equipment from Glucose Meters, BIPAP, Basic Ventilators, and Cardiac Monitors to CPAP machines, as well as adapted to the dynamic needs of patients with conditions such as COPD and pneumonia. -Contributed to the care of patients with a diverse array of conditions from hypertension and dementia to MRSA and stroke through meticulous monitoring and support. - Enhanced patient recovery processes through diligent application of learned skills in injections, medication administration, and equipment use while ensuring high standards of patient care.
Student Intern
St Anthony’s Child & Youth Care CentreStudent Intern
Mar. 2014 - May. 2014Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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