Critical Care Registered Nurse resume example with 10+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Reliable, dedicated, knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of COVID treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Hardworking and skilled; proven leader with great multitasking and time management skills. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Accomplishments
Certified Medical Surgical Nurse 2012 - current
Daisy Award Recipient 2015
Skills
Nursing staff leadership and management
IV drug therapy management
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Life-sustaining machines
COVID 19 treatment and management
Work History
01/2021 to CurrentCritical Care Registered NurseMasc Medical | Columbus, OH,
Current charge nurse of eight bed critical care unit as well as eight bed progressive care unit. Coordinate patient placement with intensivists, admitting physicians, and nursing supervisors.
Oversee various aspects of telemetry by accessing PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Delegate treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Respond rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Deliver top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Protect critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Work with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
03/2017 to 10/2021Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UniArdent Health Services | Westwood, NJ,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including renal failure, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and pneumonia.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
06/2015 to 08/2016Registered Nurse, ICUGritman Medical Center | Moscow, ID,
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.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
11/2010 to 06/2015Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitTrident Medical Center | City, STATE,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Education
Expected in 11/2014Bachelor of Science | NursingChamberlain College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, GPA:
Expected in 04/2010Associate of Science | NursingTrident Technical College, Charleston, SCGPA:
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