home infusion registered nurse resume example with 15+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned, caring, patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 15 years of diverse clinical experience in direct inpatient care, physician office settings, staff supervision, preceptor roles and home IV infusions. Handles patient files to identify home infusion needs, prepare necessary medications and equipment for home visits and administer treatments. Dedicated professional helping patients achieve health from the comfort of homes. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
SKILLS
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Medical Procedure Preparation
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Patient Examination
Compassionate and Caring
Monitoring Vital Signs
Patient Condition Monitoring
Accurate Documentation
Conflict Resolution
IV Insertion
IV Administration
Hydration Fluids
Central Line Access
Patient and Caregiver Teaching
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Home Infusion Registered Nurse, 06/2017 to Current Bjc Healthcare – Creve Coeur, MO,
Performed IV, SQ and Huber needle insertions, administered IV, SQ and PO medications and IV hydration per MD orders.
Performed infusions and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill needs and provide psychosocial support.
Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions during and after administering medications and IV therapies.
Communicated patient needs to pharmacy staff and coordinated patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 06/2008 to 02/2014 Northwestern Medicine – Glenview, IL,
Managed and directed care of up to 6 patients from admission to discharge or transfer to other units. Initiated plan of care, provided continuing care and discharge instructions. Patient ages ranged from newborn to advanced age.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
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.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Performed various medical/surgical nursing interventions such as physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive assessments, EMR documentation, wound care, wound vacs, vital sign monitoring, pre and post- operative care, PO, SQ, IV and IM medication administration, blood transfusions, pain management, PCAs, NG and Foley insertions, tube feedings, drain management, specimen collection, patient and caregiver teaching, and end of life care.
Precepted student nurses and trained new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and cardioversions.
Attained and maintained ACLS and PALS Certifications.
Occasionally floated to Post-Partum Unit and Emergency Department
Registered Nurse Office Manager, 04/2001 to 04/2004 Advocate Aurora Health – Oshkosh, WI,
Managed both Orthopedic and Thoracic/Vascular Surgeon's practice, including scheduling surgeries and inpatient and outpatient visits.
Provided outpatient pre-op and post-op teaching.
Managed and cared for patients during in-office visits; performed v/s, focused vascular/thoracic and orthopedic assessments, casting for fractures, surgical and open wound care, including many vascular and diabetic ulcers, suture removal, evaluated peripheral pulses and assisted MD with wound debridement and other minor procedures under local anesthesia.
Evaluated and updated code team and crash carts for entire 40-physician clinic and served as key player, maintaining ACLS certification.
Functioned as Nurse Supervisor for Surgery II and Oncology units, overseeing administrative assistants, medical assistants, licensed vocational nurse and other registered nurses.
Trained new and float staff and directed medical assistants.
Organized Vascular/Thoracic Surgeon's practice and saved time by formulating flow sheets and creating new systems.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry, 12/1999 to 04/2001 Kaweah Delta Health Care District – City, STATE,
Managed care from admission to discharge, or transfer to other units.
Coordinated and implemented direct care for up to 8 patients with acute and chronic cardiac and pulmonary illnesses, PTCAs, and cardiac surgeries, including care of 16 hours post-op CABG patients.
Performed physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, PTCA sheath pulls, management of chest tubes, external pacemakers, IVs, and central lines, trach care, suction, drains, NG and Foley insertions, blood transfusions, generalized and focused cardiopulmonary assessments, oxygen therapy, managed and adjusted various anticoagulant therapies, specimen collections, closely monitored lab values, meticulous I & O monitoring, and radiographic studies, administered IV, PO, SQ, and IM medications, and accurate, hand written documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments and patient responses.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Assisted MDs in synchronized cardioversions, thoracentesis, central line placements and other bedside procedures.
Conferred with physicians and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to discuss, plan, and provide quality patient care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct care of up to 4 more critical patients in ICU Stepdown/Direct Observation unit.
Participated in critical care situations such as code blue and management of potentially life threatening cardiopulmonary complications.
Received specialized, formal, critical care education and cross-training for and occasional floating to general ICU.
Attained ACLS Certification.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2015 to California State University - Fresno - Fresno, CA GPA:
: Registered Nurse Refresher Program, Expected in 05/2008 to Fresno City College - Fresno, CA GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/1999 to College of The Sequoias - Visalia, CA GPA:
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