Emergency Department Staff Nurse Resume Example C.W. Bill Young Medical Center

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF NURSE

Professional Summary

English speaking professional with over 7 years experience as an effective advocate for patients. Experienced Emergency Department Staff Nurse with strong clinical and people skills. I am able to multi-task using the telephone and computer at the same time. I am sufficient in the Computerized Patient Record System. I can place standing orders. Registered Nurse with 7+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Excel at comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of care plans. I have provided critical evaluation of heart failure patients, and managed complex medication/treatment regimens. Seven plus years of complex screening, diagnostic treatment and referring patients to rehabilitative and supportive services as a member of a emergency health care team.

Skills

Qualified lab result elevator
Accomplished in radiology diagnostics
Laceration repair aptitude
Strong clinical judgment
Successful diagnosis/treatment of childhood illnesses
Successful diagnosis/treatment of childhood illnesses
Neurology awareness
Neurology expert
Patient counseling professional
Acute care expertise
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Palliative care awareness
Diabetes and nutrition educator
Addiction specialist
Preceptor
Successfully directs staff meetings
High level of autonomy
Hospice and palliative care experience
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Patient evaluation/intervention
Qualified critical care nurse
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Hospice philosophy understanding
Safe NC tube insertion and removal
Dedicated hospice care provider
Thorough physical assessments
Patient positioning competency
Feeding assistance aptness
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Follow guidelines for infection control

Work History

Emergency Department Staff Nurse, 01/2013 to Current
C.W. Bill Young Medical Center – Bay Pines, Florida

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring 12-15 patients per shift.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV.
Oversaw and managed 8 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA\'s) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer\'s and Paget\'s disease.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Emergency Department Nurse, 04/2009 to 01/2013
Veteran Affairs – Lake City, Florida

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in Emergency Department, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care.
Counseled and educated patients about health issues and wellness.
Charge nurse in Emergency Department. Oversaw average of 30-40 patients per shift.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Student Nurse Tech, 10/2008 to 04/2009
Veteran Affairs – 619 S Marion Ave Lake City, Florida 32025

Basic patient care as directed from the Doctors and nurses.
As I was a student nurse at this time I was learning in real life about the treatments, disease processes, lab values and how they affect the disease.
Responsible for bathing patients
Responsible for vital signs

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2011
Jacksonville University - Jacksonville, Florida

Top 5% of class
Coursework in Hospice, Palliative Nursing and Gerontology with a clinical in a hospice setting
Home health coursework with a clinical working with a home health nurse from the VA
Critical coursework with a clinical at the University of Florida

Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN): Nursing, 2009
Lake City Community College - Lake City, Florida

Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Top 1% of class
Student government representative
President of the Student Nursing Association
Fundraising for homeless and poverty stricken veterans
Volunteered over 100 hours at the Lake City Veteran Affairs Medical Center

Associate of Arts: Nursing, 2009
Lake City Community College - Lake City, Florida

I was picked by my Earth Science professor to be a judge on Earth day 2008. I was one of three to Judge everything from green running car models to painting done with organic stains.
Top 5% of class
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Certificate of completion of RN Residency: Nursing, 2010
Veteran Affairs Nursing Academy - Gainesville Veteran Affairs and University of Florida
I applied for and was excepted into the RN Residency program. The program was a joint venture between the Veteran Affairs and University of Florida at Shands. Their were twenty five selected for the main program and then nine of the twenty five were also put into a acute care regiment. I was one of the nine. This acute care regiment was invaluable for my future in the Emergency Department. Although I was a new graduate I was placed in the Lake city Veteran Affairs Emergency Department. Once or twice a week I would have to report to the Gainesville VA. Depending on what was going on, the class would either go to clinical s in one of the hospitals or we would go to a nursing class at UF. In May of 2010 the graduates were pined by the Dean Of Nursing at UF.

Certifications

Board Certification for Emergency Nursing 09/16/2016-09/15/2019
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider

Committees

Member of the Blood Utilization Review committees
Member of the Policy committee

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

C.W. Bill Young Medical Center
Veteran Affairs

School Attended

Jacksonville University
Lake City Community College
Veteran Affairs Nursing Academy

Job Titles Held:

Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Emergency Department Nurse
Student Nurse Tech

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 2011
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) : Nursing , 2009
Associate of Arts : Nursing , 2009
Certificate of completion of RN Residency : Nursing , 2010

Emergency Department Staff Nurse Resume Example

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