MIRANDA NEWTON
Registered Nurse
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Hard-working professional with 7 years of experience and a proven knowledge of Acute Care Facility, Patient Safety, and Biologics Infusion Nurse. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Registered Nurse role at your company. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to provide optimal patient care.Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Biologics Infusion Nurse
Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed Biologics Infusion Center and Coordinated care with patients and Biologics Representatives, along with Physician.
- Educated patients Biologics and side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and staying up to date with New Biologics for Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis and Psoriasis.
- Prepared Biologic infusions and started A new Vitamin Infusion Business.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Christus St Michael Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dierksen Hospice
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Assistant Manager
Excel Finance
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
Manager
Southern Management Corporation
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.2016
Skills
- Biologics Infusion Nurse
- Care Plan Specific to Each Patient
- Hospice and palliative care
- Coordination of care with Case Management, Physicians, Home Health Agencies, Hospice, LTACH, Assisted Living and Nursing Home Residents
- Ventilators and Bipap/Avap, High Flow Nasal Cannula
- Infection control measures
- Oxygen saturation standards
- EMR / EHR
- Communications with Drug Representatives and Assisting patients with teaching and instruction of Biologics specific but not limited to Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis and Psoriasis
Certifications
ACLS and BLS
NIH Stroke certified
Preceptor Certification
Committee’s
• Nurse Advisory Council
•Magnet Committee
•Co Chair of Unit Based Council
Timeline
Biologics Infusion Nurse
Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants
09.2022 - 02.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dierksen Hospice
08.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Christus St Michael Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager
Excel Finance
12.2011 - 12.2012
Manager
Southern Management Corporation
10.2008 - 09.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Texarkana College
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