charge nurse resume example with 13+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 15 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to provide exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role in a Registered Nurse capacity to apply knowledge and expertise of patient focused care.
Skills
Process evaluation
Patient Care Planning
Medical Record Auditing
Patient Care
Staff Management
Process Optimization
Quality Assurance Controls
Patient Management
Patient Safety
Patient Assessments
Work History
Charge Nurse, 08/2007 - 08/2019 Encompass Health – Lutz, FL,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 52-bed substance abuse unit, providing direct care to up to 18 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Documented observations of patient's behavior and status to the administered
Provided therapeutic interactions with patient to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.
Administered medications and treatments ordered by a physician.
Identified behavioral problems to make suitable recommendations.
Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing standard of care.
Maintained the therapeutic milieu using acceptable standards.
Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 18 patients per day.
Lead and trained newly staff registered nurses on unit routine, hospital protocol, and direct patient care, and duties within the unit.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues.
Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders for restraint.
Admission's RN, 10/2019 - 03/2021 Hospice And Palliative Care Of Greensboro – Burlington, NC,
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Admitted patient assessment and initial interview, communicated with on call MD to obtain orders and start tapers for the patients coming in the facility.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Explained the plan of care to each patient coming into the facility
Educated patient on the detox process, including the symptoms to expect and the medications available for the patient during their stay in the facility.
Registered Nurse, 10/2019 - Current Merakey – Portland, TN,
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/2007 - Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth, FL GPA: Status -
Bachelor of Science: Business Management, Expected in 2010 - Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth, FL GPA: Status -
Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Expected in 03/2003 - De La Salle University - Manila, Philippines, GPA: Status -
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