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Emergency Room Registered Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Certifications
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac life Support Certified
  • BLS- Basic Life Support Certified
Skills
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Care
  • Patient Information Collection
  • Established nursing procedures
  • Physician collaboration
  • Support and education
  • Information documentation
  • Workplace safety
  • Image-based procedures
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Precepting
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing Science, Expected in 05/1992
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Jamestown Community College - Jamestown, NY
GPA:
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse, 08/2009 - Current
Northwestern Medicine Genoa, IL,
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology, 05/2008 - Current
Stcharles Billings, MT,

~called patients before their procedures to educate and inform them on what to expect before and after their procedure

~reviewed patients medications discussing medications that need held before a procedure

~assessed lab work and had MD order new as needed

~explained procedures day of procedure and obtained consent with the physician

~assessed and met patients and their families needs before during and after their procedure, collaborating with physicians and other staff members caring for the patient

~administered medications during procedure as ordered by physician

monitored patients vital signs. also experience with conscious sedation medications. reporting any abnormalities to physician

~monitored patients IV sites and started and restarted as appropriate

~full use of given charting system to document per hospital policy

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, 05/2004 - 06/2008
St. Joseph Health Yorba Linda, CA,
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
  • Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas.
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
  • Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
  • Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Registered Nurse, 05/1994 - 05/2004
Kaiser Permanente Bellingham, WA,
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Oversaw and managed [Number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Jamestown Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Emergency Room Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
  • Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
  • Staff Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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