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Cardiac Outpatient Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 30+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and offering AAACN certification. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and nursing assessment skills during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply excellent nursing skills . Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Skills
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Collecting vitals
  • Family planning services education
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive health
  • Medication Administration
  • Preventative Health
  • Staff Supervision
  • Precepting
  • Triaging
Work History
10/2017 to 08/2019 Cardiac Outpatient Nurse Oneworld Community Health Centers | Omaha, NE,
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
07/2013 to 10/2017 Telephone Triage Registered Nurse Amita Health | Temple, TX,
  • Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Offered patient education and advice related to and including pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, follow-up appointments and symptoms indicating emergency care.
  • Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
  • Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
04/2005 to 08/2013 RN Charge Merakey | Point Pleasant, PA,
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
04/1999 to 03/2005 IV Therapy Nurse Emory Healthcare | Snellville, GA,
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
11/1995 to 03/2004 Registered Nurse NWTHS | City, STATE,

Rotated thru 4 different sister units and relief charge on neuro surgery floor. Neuro surgery, ortho surgery, cardiac step down and general surgery.

  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
01/1988 to 10/1994 Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Golden Plains Community Hospital | City, STATE,

Surgical care unit and general surgery floor as staff nurse and Relief charge nurse. Small community hospital with RN and Lvn for night shift.

Education
Expected in 12/1991 Associate of Science | Nursing Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX GPA:
Expected in 08/1989 Associate of Science | Nursing Frank Phillips College, Borger, TX GPA:
Additional Information

References include: Jessica Garrison BSN,RN Nurse manager Cardiac Cath lab UMC XXX-239-0262 email: resumesample@example.com. C.O.P.Services assistant manager and Nurse manager Cath Lab.

Michelle Gonzales MSN RN assistant nurse manager 74Nurse telephone triage. XXX-252-1600 email: resumesample@example.com

Keeley Fields BSN RN Charge nurse COPS. XXX-787-8386 email: resumesample@example.com

Rhonda Davis BSN RN 74nurse coworker 432-254-0228 email: resumesample@example.com

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Amarillo College
  • Frank Phillips College

Job Titles Held:

  • Cardiac Outpatient Nurse
  • Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
  • RN Charge
  • IV Therapy Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Science

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