Charge Nurse Resume Example Northside Duluth 3620 Howell Ferry Rd.

CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a 40+ year progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Work History

Northside Duluth 3620 Howell Ferry Rd. - Charge NurseDuluth, GA10/2010 - 01/2020

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety in Gastroenterology.
Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 5 to 26] patients per day .
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to shift supervisors and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Worked as part of interdisciplinary and rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs in order to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Streamlined all steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
Provided high-quality care to patients of all ages.
Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Managed JP drains, Tru-close drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications were valid and up-to-date.
Managed various medications and treatments, which included , IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and moderate sedation for GI procedures.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.

Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth - Shift Supervisor IR/GI 2006-2009Duluth, GA08/2007 - 10/2010

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Oversaw and managed [Number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.

Gwinnett Medical Center - Endoscopy Staff NurseDuluth, GA09/2001 - 10/2020

Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
Facilitated patient discharge by preparing equipment, educational materials, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasounds.
Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance
Diabetes and nutrition education
Culturally-sensitive
Personal care needs
Professional bedside manner
Shared governance
Procedure preparations
Care plan development
Precepting
Employee evaluation
Strong clinical judgment
Medical evaluation
Oxygen saturation standards
Relationship building

Infection control measures
Patient check-ins
Gastrostomy buttons experience
Patient evaluation
Charting and clinical documentation
Patient management
High level of autonomy
Patient privacy
Staff supervision
Supply restocking
Direct patient care
Managing deadlines
Family education

Education

Duke UniversityDurham, NCBachelor of Science: Nursing

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Northside Duluth 3620 Howell Ferry Rd.
Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth
Gwinnett Medical Center

School Attended

Duke University

Job Titles Held:

Charge Nurse
Shift Supervisor IR/GI 2006-2009
Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing

Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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