Capstone Clinical In ER And ICU, VA Fort Harrison, Helena MT Resume Example

CAPSTONE CLINICAL IN ER AND ICU, VA FORT HARRISON, HELENA MT

Objective

RN position at VA Fort Harrison's ICU

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 2013

Carroll College, Helena MT 59625

August 2008-May 2013

GPA 3.65, Dean's List 8 semesters

Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Fall 2011

Project Coordinator of STTI Community Service Project to raise clothing items for Helena's Homeless

Certifications and Licenses

RN License # NUR-RN-LIC-70451

STABLE Certified October 2012

CPR/BLS Certified August 2009-present

Clinical Experience

Capstone Clinical in ER and ICU, VA Fort Harrison, Helena MT01/2013 to 03/2013

Provided complete care and charting for assigned patients
Triaged, assessed, inserted IV's, 12 and 5 lead EKG's, urinary catheters, stroke scale assessment, some wound care, took and gave report and hand-offs, neurological assessments, insulin administration
Oxygen and breathing treatment administration, administered medications and monitored labs Monitored and treated aggressive and suicidal patients, treated dementia patients
Provided patient education and health promotion
Coordinated with doctors, other nurses, other departments, and other facilities to provide safe, efficient, and effective patient care.

Clinical Nursing Care 2, St. Peter's Hospital, Helena MT08/2012 to 11/2012

Provided complete care and charting for 2-3 patients as assigned
Did some wound care, took care of pre and post-op patients
Admitted and discharged patients, assisted with ADL's, helped develop plans of care and carried them out
Provided patient education and psychosocial and spiritual support for patients as needed.

Community Health Nursing, City of Boulder MT08/2011 to 12/2011

Completed community wide assessment; interviewed police department, the mayor, local nurses, business owners, school principals and students, and local families to determine health needs of the community
Coordinated with community members; developed diagnoses and a plan of care focusing on prevention, protection, and health promotion
Implemented community wide interventions by providing education to the school administration, local clinic, VISTA participants.

Clinical Nursing Care 1, VA Fort Harrison, Helena MT01/2011 to 04/2011

Care of the Childbearing Family, St.Peter's L&D and Head Start, Helena MT.08/2010 to 12/2010

Assisted with care of couplets before, during, and after birth
Watched various C-sections and recovered mothers afterward
Performed developmental assessments on preschoolers, learned about management and infrastructure at Head Start Helena, developed therapeutic relationships with children, and provided educational and family support as needed

Psychosocial Health, Shodair Childrens' Hospital01/2010 to 05/2010

Took care of an 11 year old physically aggressive and suicidal patient with oppositional defiant disorder and intermittent explosive disorder.
Developed a therapeutic relationship with patient, formed nursing diagnoses and care plan, monitored medications and reactions
Coordinated with treatment team consisting of doctors, nurses, psychologist, therapist, and support staff to help move the child to a better state of wellness
Was instrumental in patient recovery and subsequent discharge.

Work History

Construction/Drywall worker, The Sexton Group and Bill's Drywall, Helena MT05/2006 to 09/2007

Cashier, Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply, Helena MT05/2005 to 06/2006

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