LiveCareer-Resume

Correctional Nurse resume example with 5+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
  • Cell:
  • resumesample@example.com
Summary

Compassionate Nurse, LPN, 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 and I am ready to re-enter the nursing field after a being a stay at home Mother for my child's youngest years, I am ready to learn and expand my nursing knowledge.

Skills
  • Support and Education
  • Patient Charting and Reporting
  • Focused Patient Assessments
  • Corrections Environments
Experience
Correctional Nurse, 02/2017 to 08/2017
Crownhills Enterprises IncSmyrna, DE,
  • Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
  • Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
  • Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
  • Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
  • Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Participated in continuing education programs and online training modules to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • Cared for patients recovering from surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Documented all therapies, including blood sugars, insulin given, symptoms and medications and education given to patients to keep charts up-to-date.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Assisted Living Nurse/Nightshift Supervisor, 10/2016 to 02/2017
Crownhills Enterprises IncWernersville, PA,
  • Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris. Also maintained a log of all Narcotics per policy counting before and after each shift.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
  • Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 60 individuals.
  • Trained and qualified staff per board requirements as well as national, state and local regulations.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Led and motivated on average 6 employees per night through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Delivered all scheduled medications and assessed need for PRN medications and delivered PRN medications as well
  • Responded and assessed Patient falls/incidents, coordinating care between care givers, Doctors, Hospice nurses and family members when necessary
  • Worked to maintain a positive environment for the care-givers and patients
  • Left Report for all care givers, medicine technicians, and nurses
Correctional Nurse, 02/2015 to 08/2016
Crozer-Keystone Health SystemBroomall, PA,
  • Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
  • Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
  • Collected Detailed Medical Histories from patients upon entry into the Jail and confirmed stated medications and medical problems with contact to pharmacy and stated Doctors used.
  • Using information given, set up continued care for patient
  • Assessed for risk of dangerous withdrawal from Alcohol, Benzodiazepine, and opiates, and set up checks on these patients a minimum of twice daily until no longer necessary, ordering medications per protocol to improve safety of patient during withdrawal.
  • Assessed patients at "sick calls", performing a focused assessment and ordering medications/treatments per protocol and coordinating with the Doctor and referring some patients to a "sick call" with the Physician.
  • Communicating with other the Nurses, giving report to the next shift while maintaining communication with the other Nurse on shift.
  • During the night myself and one other nurse were responsible for an average of 1,000 inmates, one nurse being assigned to intake/booking, the other nurse being responsible for the established patients in the facility
  • Collected Blood Samples with consent given by patient for patients brought in by officers suspecting intoxication and followed strict protocols for the blood draws for officers, performing my task under supervision of arresting Officer and Correctional Officer, labeling everything carefully and charting the procedure in the EMR as blood draws for suspected DUI nurses are often suspeona for court at much later time, 2 years later or more so you have to rely on your good record keeping
  • Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
  • Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
  • Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Communicated with patients through an electronic messaging system regarding medical requests, concerns, and questions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws.
Patient Care Technician, 07/2011 to 08/2016
Northside Hospital AtlantaCity, STATE,
  • Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations, teaching and assisting new Mothers Breastfeeding and other information relevant to the Patient's learning needs of caring for a newborn and themselves post cesarean section or vaginal delivery.
  • Delivered outstanding care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria for post partum patients.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
  • Assisted and supported physicians performing circumcisions, performed the required "Time Out" required for surgical procedures. and held the baby in the proper position while offering pain management to the baby during the procedure.
  • Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
  • Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
  • Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, and staff.
  • Maintained infant security by issuing a security tag, and maintaining a log of the Patients and Infant patients with their tag number and location at all times
  • Prepared and maintained all Patient charts on the unit, 20 adult patient charts and 20 or more infant patient charts
  • Entered all orders into the computer for all Patients and faxed all pharmacy orders to the pharmacy in a timely manner upon admission
  • Answered the call light and directed requests to appropriate staff
  • Precepted and trained new staff in both positions, As a Patient Care Technician and Unit Control Spelicist.
Education and Training
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN: Nursing, Expected in 12/2014
Lanier Technical College - Cumming, GA,
GPA:
: Biology/Pre-Med, Expected in
North Georgia College & State University - Dahlonega, GA
GPA:
  • Major in Pre-Med/Biology
  • Hope ScholarshipRecipient
  • August 2004-May 2008

By clicking Customize This Resume, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Your data is safe with us

Any information uploaded, such as a resume, or input by the user is owned solely by the user, not LiveCareer. For further information, please visit our Terms of Use.

Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Lanier Technical College
  • North Georgia College & State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Nurse
  • Assisted Living Nurse/Nightshift Supervisor
  • Correctional Nurse
  • Patient Care Technician

Degrees

  • Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN
  • Some College (No Degree)

By clicking Customize This Resume, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

*As seen in:As seen in: