Assistant Nurse Manager ACE Unit Resume Example Penn Medicine Princeton Health

ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER - ACE UNIT

Summary

Experienced, resourceful and hard-working nursing professional with 15+ years nursing experience bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and clinical knowledge. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

Medication and IV administration
Critical Care Nursing
Staff Development and Precepting

Geriatric treatment knowledge
Triaging patient concerns
Intake and discharge

Experience

Penn Medicine Princeton HealthPrinceton, NJAssistant Nurse Manager - ACE Unit01/2015 to Current

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfation.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Participated in continuing education programs and Leadership Development workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 24-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.

Penn Medicine Princeton HealthPrinceton, NJEmergency Room Registered Nurse12/2005 to Current

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.

Penn Medicine Princeton HealthPrinceton, NJMedical Surgical Registered Nurse09/2004 to 12/2005

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to diverse patient care populations in both med-surg and emergency departments.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. and monitoring patient reactions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Education and Training

Associate of Science:Nursing05/2004Mercer County Community College, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN):NursingExpected in 05/2021The College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ

Activities and Honors

Current Chair of Professional Development Committee.

Nominated for UMCPP Nursing Excellence in Leadership Award, 2016, 2017, 2018 , 2019.

Certification

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

AHA ACLS Provider

PALS for Healthcare Providers

NICHE Geriatric Resource Nurse Certification

Licensure: New Jersey License #26NR111755900

New Jersey License #26NR111755900

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Penn Medicine Princeton Health

School Attended

Mercer County Community College
The College of New Jersey

Job Titles Held:

Assistant Nurse Manager - ACE Unit
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing 05/2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) : Nursing Expected in 05/2021

Assistant Nurse Manager - ACE Unit Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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