charge registered nurse resume example with 15 years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Competent and caring registered nurseoffering 20 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Resourceful charge RN with 20 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Compassionate registered nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency. Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with over 20 years' experience in patient care and advocacy within Med/Surg/Ortho units. Highly skilled in surgical and med/surgical. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 20 + year record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position.
Skills
Patient record auditing
Care plan management
Clinical Instruction
Performance management
Patient care management
Patient assessments
Resource assignment
Staff training
Quality assurance controls
Medication administration expert
Diabetes management
IV drug therapy management
Medication and IV administration
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Experience
07/201 to 03/202Charge Registered NurseVirginia Mason Medical Center | Edmonds, WA,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Apr2009 to Dec2014Charge Nurse, Surgical FloorVirginia Mason Medical Center | Bellevue, WA,
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Prioritized care and assessed needs through effective triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
Mar2002 to Apr2009Charge Registered NurseVirginia Mason Medical Center | Seatac, WA,
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Dec2014 to Jul2016Charge Registered NurseGood Samaritan Hospital | City, STATE,
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1998 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingSan Jose State University, San Jose, CAGPA:
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