icu charge nurse resume example with 10+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Licensed Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years nursing experiencing and a strong emphasis in pulmonology and critical care services. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Skills
Strong clinical skills and knowledge
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills that assist in patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
Skills and experience in serving a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Sound judgment
Able to remain calm and level headed in high stress environments
Thorough and proficient clinical documentation
Laceration repair
Lab result evaluation
Experience
ICU Charge Nurse, 02/2018 to Current Prime Healthcare – Hesperia, CA,
Functioned as charge nurse of a high acuity 12 bed ICU. Assumed responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit during designated shift.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Coordinated and managed staff resources to meet changing institutional and patient needs.
Prioritized and directed admissions, transfers, discharges, and general flow of patients in the unit.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. (i.e rapid response, code blue, stroke, MI).
Provide leadership in the application of nursing process to patient care.
Observed and evaluated the quality of nursing care provided including inter-disciplinary rounds and reviewing nursing documentation in patient records.
Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures (i.e Sepsis, CAUTI, CLABSI).
ICU Registered Nurse, 09/2015 to Current Avera Health – Rapid City, SD,
Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses including septic shock, GI bleed, post cardio-pulmonary arrests, MI, stroke, renal failure, liver failure, post-cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures, and post-op patients.
Managed all facets of critical care including hemodynamic pressure lines (PA catheters, CVP, and arterial lines), vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, intraventricular catheters and increased ICP, artificial airway/mechanical ventilation, temporary pacing, and chest tube management.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, disease progression, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse, 01/2015 to 09/2015 Baptist Health South Florida – Boynton Beach, FL,
Handled patient care for up to 5 orthopedic surgeons. Including scheduling, nurse pre-op and post-op appointments, and patient triage.
Managed patient flow, including checking in patients, completing intakes and performing initial assessments.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Taught patients how to use devices, care for wounds and prevent complications with proper care.
Effectively managed a team of 3 LVNs and 2 orthopedic techs.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, 01/2008 to 04/2012 Pacific Medical Centers – Chehalis, WA,
Structured comprehensive individual recovery plans to assist patients suffering from chronic illnesses and long-term disabilities.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Expected in 05/2021 to Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA GPA:
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science: Nursing , Expected in 06/2013 to Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
4.0 GPA
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/2010 to Grossmont College - El Cajon, CA GPA:
Certifications
Licensed Nurse Practitioner, State of California
Licensed Registered Nurse, State of California
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Accomplishments
Honored with the Scripps Healthcare Values in Action Award in 2019. Nominated by managerial staff for demonstrating exceptional commitment to the values and vision of Scripps including: quality, respect, and efficiency.
Held a position on the Unit Based Practice Council within Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas ICU from 2017 until present to ensure the highest quality evidenced based care is practiced, core measures are met, and patient outcomes are positively impacted.
Received above average yearly performance reviews since 2015 for exceptional job performance, interpersonal skills, integrity, resourcefulness, and leadership.
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