Terri Wanger
Murfreesboro
Summary
Patient-Oriented, seasoned nursing professional with background in Orthopedics and Oncology offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about patient charting, medication administration, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support of patient, caregivers, and care team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Surg Registered Nurse: Ortho/Oncology
Saint Thomas: Rutherford
11.2017 - 03.2025
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN08-2017
Certification - Surgical Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Murfreesboro, TN12-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient consultation
- Patient examination
- Patient care assessment
- CPR/AED
- Medical procedure assistance
- Preventive healthcare
- Geriatric treatment
- Post-anesthesia care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to seven patients in Med-Surge/ Post-Operative environment.
Timeline
Med-Surg Registered Nurse: Ortho/Oncology
Saint Thomas: Rutherford
11.2017 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Certification - Surgical Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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