A self-motivated Medical-Surgical Nurse with a wide range of experience in the medical field. Able to work on my own initiative and as part of a team. Detail oriented.Excellent communication, analytical, critical thinking and therapeutic communication skills.Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.
ABILITIES:
Quickly able to assess a patient or patient scenario to discover discrepancies and future interventions that may be required.
Chemotherapy certified through St Joseph Hospital, Bellingham, WA
Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse; practice areas include:
adult health
gerontological care
oncology
renal
extensive patient teaching
burn and wound care (pressure ulcers, amputations, etc)
pain management
orthopedic surgical care
gastroenterology including biliary, pancreatic and liver issues
urology
neurological/ stroke care
behavioral health issues
substance abuse
complementary and alternative therapies
pre and post op patients of all kinds
diabetes
acid/base balance
respiratory issues and pulmonary diseases
cardiac illnesses and surgery
immunodeficiency
inflammation and infection (cellulitis, etc)
infectious diseases
reproductive illnesses
integumentary issues
dental and oral inflammation and infections (including oncological origination of symptoms)
