1 Resume: Linda Gray

Linda Gray / Registered Nurse

E-mail lingray24@gmail.com

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/LindaGrayRN

Summary

I am a proficient nurse with 4 years’ experience on a Progressive Medical-Surgical floor. My outstanding clinical evidence based practice and communication skills support effective care and positive relationships

with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams. I am proficient time, resource, and priority manager who is a dedicated patient advocate. I am self-motivated with a commitment to excellence.

Skills

Clinical: Assessment and observation; individualized care plan; implementation of care;

administration of medication (titration, IV piggyback , IV push, K runs); monitor progress and evaluate care; prioritize needs and situations; therapeutic relationships; IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, wound vacs and PCA pumps; nerve

blocks; central venous lines / PICCS, BP monitors, pulse oximeters; Peg tubes, JP drains, Perc drains; glucometer, specimen collection (central lines), urinary catheters; Doppler’s for pulses; bladder scanner, chest tubes; Fleets enema;

seizure precautions; monitoring lab results; circulation and neuro checks; trach suctioning, and telemetry monitoring; admission and discharge procedures; health education and staff development; health and safety; prevention of infection; legal

and ethical issues; multidisciplinary team approach. Management: Leadership and teamwork; organization and administration; workload prioritization;

resource management – time, financial, human, material; recruitment and staff development; research and analysis; critical thinking, decision making and problem solving; quality service.

Communication: Verbal and written English; documentation, records and reports; presentation and

public speaking; information giving; interpersonal skills; mediation, negotiation and

supervision; counseling and conflict resolution; facilitating learning and mentoring, IT skills (Cerner, Care Compass, Micromedex, Microsoft Office, Email).

Personal: Hardworking and professional; strong work ethic; attention to detail; dedicated and motivated; patient and discrete; reliable and trustworthy; empathy, caring and supportive; keen to keep updated; work well in a team and independently.

Work Experience

Role Registered Nurse Jul 2012 – To Date UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh,PA

Responsibilities:

Accountable for accurate assessment of 6-7 patients on a 46 bedded Progressive Oncology / Surgery unit.

Develop and implement a comprehensive individualized care plan to meet patient’s needs utilizing Relationship Based Care framework.

Participate in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and the change process to improve quality of care and the practice environment.

Demonstrate critical thinking in the identification and resolution of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care.

Apply adult learning principles in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.

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Support and assist colleagues regardless of unit to maintain patient safety.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, patients and family members to provide exceptional and comprehensive care.

Key Achievements:

Excellent technical knowledge and skills to effectively utilize equipment to support optimal patient

outcomes.

Consistent recognition for exceptional performance and productivity; ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations; critical-thinking abilities and evidence-based practice.

Member of the Just Culture Committee.

Responsible for annual FIT testing (N95 respirator) the 64 members of the unit.

Achieved Superior Performer status on all the areas of Professional Practice, Caring and Listening, and Patient experience.

Role Registered Nurse Jan – May 2012

Monongahela Valley Hospital, Monongahela, PA Responsibilities:

Carry out assessment and develop individualized care plans.

Provide direct care for up to 6 patients on oncology medical-surgical floor.

Monitor patients and evaluate impact of care.

Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Comply with and enforce isolation precautions as per regulations.

Provide compassionate support, information and education to patients and families.

Coordinate with interdisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, nurses, social workers and chaplains to provide holistic continuity of care.

Maintain patient documentation to promote communication between care givers.

Supervise CNAs and LPNs on the team.

Provide quality patient care.

Key Achievements:

Achieved 100% medication accuracy record throughout the tenure.

Established and developed strong, positive relationships with patients, team members, physicians and other stakeholders.

Provided excellent care as verified by written commendations and thank you notes from patients

and their family members.

One of only 7 nurses selected for program following rigorous selection process to serve as floating nurse in emergency department (ED), earning recognition for quality performance.

Previous Jobs Student Nurse CCU (Mentorship), Monongahela Valley Hospital, Monongahela, PA Nov – Dec

2011 Student Nurse (Externship), Greenery Speciality Care, Canonsburg, PA Jun - Aug 2011

Customer Service Representative, Flight Options LLC, Cleveland, OH Oct 2002 – Mar 2009

Education / Qualifications

BLS, CPR, AED Current - Dec 2015 ACT 33, 34, 73 Clearances Current - 2018

Associate of Science, Nursing Community College of Allegheny County 2011 (Salutatorian) California University, California, PA