Home Care Clinical Nurse Resume Example Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

HOME CARE CLINICAL NURSE

Summary

Compassionate and hard-working nurse looking for a position in critical care setting. Bringing my experience working in high-stress situations in the emergency room and other fields. Skilled and highly- motivated nursing professional with 5 years hands-on experience as a registered nurse. Exceptional command over assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care with a superior emphasis on prioritizing patient care based on resource availability. Exceedingly skilled in collaborating with physicians to provide quality patient care and assisting physicians during treatments and procedures. Long-term goal contains securing a lasting position within the enterprise where I can be valued for the assets I contribute as well as be afforded the environment to grow within.

Skills

Wound cleaning/care expertise
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Electronic charting
Geriatric treatment knowledge
IV drug therapy management
SBAR communication
Home visits
Patient discharging
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Follow-up calls
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Colostomy care familiarity
Life-sustaining machines
Direct patient care
Patient advocacy
Triaging patient concerns
Flow sheet charting
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Long-Term Care

Committed to pediatric nursing
Tracheostomy care
Maintaining feeding pumps
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Infant CPR certified
Documenting vitals
Enthusiastic caregiver
Community advocate
Basic Life Support Certification
Epic EHR Management
Inpatient and outpatient care
Care planning
Medication administration expert
Gastrostomy tube care
Culturally-sensitive care
Monitoring vital signs
Family and patient support
Patient education and counseling
IV and venipuncture certified
Changing tracheostomies

Experience

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PAHome Care Clinical Nurse02/2017 - Current

The home care nurse is responsible for providing nursing care and services to home care patients in accordance with CHOP, Chop Home Care Standards of practice, policy and procedure and within all regulatory and accrediting agency guidelines. Utilizes the nursing process to deliver nursing care to patients and families.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services; ie Global Medicine population (Onco treatment, GI (Enteral), Rheumatolgy )
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses; ie Onco- Blina connections, GMCSF, Nuelasta, Immunology- IVIG, GI- TPN teach, Remicade, Entyvio, central line maintenance, Neurology- Exondy's
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.

Inglemoor Care And Rehabilitation Care Center | Livingston, NJRegistered Nurse11/2016 - Current

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Kearsley Rehabilitation | Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaNursing Supervisor09/2017 - 04/2019

Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
Coordinated and led nursing education, including in-services, facilitating nurse leadership development and career growth.
Managed a team of 6-8 both registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses and 9 certified nursing assistants per shift
Ensured the correct number of staffers was maintained to meet budget parameters while ensuring high levels of patient care.
Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
Provided patients with direct nursing care when the department was short-staffed.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc. | Atlanta, GAEmergency Room Paramedic09/2007 - 11/2011

Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
Monitored and replenished trauma room supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Inserted IVs
Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Updated patient's medical records, insurance information and family history for charts.
Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.

Education and Training

New Jersey City University | Jersey City, NJBachelor of Science in Nursing05/2016

Essex County College | Newark, NJAssociate of Science in Nursing12/2014

St. Vincent Academy | Newark, NJHigh School Diploma06/1997

Certifications

CPR certified through American Heart Association
BLS Certification
Registered Nurse
APHON Chemo Certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Inglemoor Care And Rehabilitation Care Center
Kearsley Rehabilitation
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc.

School Attended

New Jersey City University
Essex County College
St. Vincent Academy

Job Titles Held:

Home Care Clinical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nursing Supervisor
Emergency Room Paramedic

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
High School Diploma

Home Care Clinical Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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