emergency room charge nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Self-motivated nurse seeking a position as Nursing Clinical Instructor with Chamberlain University to share extensive knowledge of nursing practices and help mold and motivate future nurses.
Skills
Staff Development and Precepting
Patient Management
Unit administration
Troubleshooting
Working collaboratively
Experience
02/2021 to CurrentEmergency Room Charge NurseHouston Methodist | Austin, TX,
Managing admissions and discharges within the ED
Planning nurse roster
Supervising and guiding other nurses with patient care
Encouraging a culture that promotes staff productivity
Ensuring the ED runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations
Staff schedules and timecards
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Oversee ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
04/2014 to CurrentRegistered NurseBartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau, AK,
Provide nursing support to out-patients visiting doctor’s office
Pre- and Post-op teaching of patients
Provide administrative support in the office
Take follow-up calls and answer questions or concerns
04/2003 to 02/2021Emergency Room NurseBaylor Scott & White Health | Lorena, TX,
Applied expertise in prompt patient assessment upon patient arrival and during ED visit
Provided care to different types of patients and emergency situations including STEMIs, CVAs, and trauma patients
Multi-Tasked by having to provide care to multiple patients on the same shift
Monitored ED patients, including alerting MD and charge nurse when there is a change in patient condition
Relief charge nurse role
Established IV access, maintained PICCs and central lines
Cauti committee and Coordinating Council Committee
Chairperson of the Unit Based Council from
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
11/2001 to 04/2003Medical-Surgical Staff NurseMission Regional Medical Center | North Las Vegas, NV,
Provided care to pre and post op patients
Provided dressing changes
Prepared patients for surgery and procedures
Educate patients and family members on disease processes
Relief charge nurse
Assisted physicians and surgeons when needed at bedside
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2022 to to Master of Science | NursingWestern Governors University, Salt Lake City, UTGPA:
Leadership and Management
Expected in 05/2015 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingLewis University, Romeoville, ILGPA:
Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society Member
High Honors and Highest Distinction in Nursing
Expected in 01/2001 to to Associate of Science | NursingMoraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, ILGPA:
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