cardiac pcu rn bsn resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
As I was born in a different country, I value the respect of others and strive to treat my patients fairly and kindly no matter their background or ethnicity. I am a hard worker, and I recognize that we are always constantly learning. I hope to use my previous knowledge from working as a med-surge, critical care, and cardiac nurse to help others.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Skills
Patient Monitoring
Unit Administration
Medical Screening
Decision Making
Monitoring Vital Signs
Task and Work Prioritization
Pain Management
Creative Problem Solving
Medication Administration
Patient Examination
Documentation and Reporting
Medical Device Monitoring
Compassionate and Caring
Accurate Documentation
Treatment Preparation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Nursing Consultation
Reliable and Responsible
Specimen Collection
Shock Symptom Identification
Emotional Support
Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy
Vital Sign Monitoring
Emergency Interventions
Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Data Compilation and Analysis
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Critical Thinking
Blood Transfusion Administration
Honest and Ethical
Diet and Nutrition
Patient Care Assessment
Care Coordination
Honest and Dependable
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Medical Procedure Preparation
Experience
04/2021 to CurrentCardiac PCU , Rn -BSNFtmc | Willard, OH,
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Conducted qualitative analysis of records to verify accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
Maintained medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient care.
Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
Implemented and developed workflow planning procedures regarding health and safety protocols.
Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.
Prepared patients for procedures by explaining process and obtaining consent from patient.
Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
05/2019 to 03/2021ICU Staff NurseAllina Health Systems | River Falls, WI,
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
06/2015 to 05/2019Medical-Surgical RNJackson Purchace Medical Center | City, STATE,
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2022 to to Bachelor of Science | Nursing ScienceMurray State University, Murray, KYGPA:
Expected in 05/2018 to to Associate of Science | Nursing ScienceWestern Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KYGPA:
Expected in 12/2015 to to License Practical Nurse | Nursing West Kentucky Community And Technical College, Paducah, KYGPA:
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