Acute Care Nurse Resume Example Select Specialty Hospital

ACUTE CARE NURSE

Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 40 year record of success in nursing and desiring Dialysis Nurse position with Fresinius facility.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Trauma recovery
Medication Administration
Insulin medication assistance
Chronic disease management
Intravenous therapy

Emergency Response
Chart updating
Organization
ACLS/BLS
Home care

Work History

Acute Care Nurse, 04/2003 to Current
Select Specialty Hospital – Akron, Ohio

Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries
Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results
Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions
Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses
Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 05/1999 to 04/2002
Hillcrest Hospital – Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a 34-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

Assistant Director of Nursing, 11/1997 to 10/1998
Cedarwood Facility – Cleveland, Ohio

Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Planned and assigned workload to 22-person nursing staff to direct patient care
Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/1974
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing - Euclid, OH

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Select Specialty Hospital
Hillcrest Hospital
Cedarwood Facility

School Attended

Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

Acute Care Nurse
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Assistant Director of Nursing

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/1974

Acute Care Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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