Icu Floor Staff Practical Nurse resume example with 8+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 4 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Education
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And SchoolSan Antonio, TXExpected in 06/2016 ā āDiploma:Practical Nursing - GPA:
Central Texas CollegeKilleen, TXExpected in 05/2012 ā āAssociate of Arts:General Studies - GPA:
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And SchoolSan Antonio, TXExpected in ā āNo Degree:Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers ( American Red Cross) 06/06/2019 - Present
Work History
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital - ICU Floor Staff - Practical Nurse City, STATE, 03/2020 - Current
Obtained information from patients and/or family members to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reasons for seeking care.
Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, height, weight) and perform behavioral health and similar screenings.
Provided individualized nursing care to patients based on physician's medical plan, nursing assessments, and physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient.
Assisted physician's with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Screen and review immunization records for the required immunizations and correct dosages.
Administered oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications and immunizations.
Educated patients and/or family members on self-care procedures,
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital - PACU Staff Nurse - Practical Nurse City, STATE, 03/2018 - 03/2020
Clinical staff nurse in an 18-bed Phase 1 and 10-bed Phase 2 post anesthesia recovery unit serving short stay, overnight, inpatient and outpatient surgical recoveries.
Provide direct patient care for both scheduled and emergent surgeries from infant to geriatric and critically ill patients.
Continually assessed patients for post-operative pain control, nausea, vital signs, cardiac monitoring and overall physical condition of surgical patients while communicating with the health care team.
Interpret data from EKGs, cardiac monitors, arterial lines, BP, CO2 and SPO2 using advanced assessments techniques while assisting with the registered nurseās care plan in place for the patient.
Document efficiently in electronic documentation system to include Essentris and CHCS.
Prepared patients, families, and significant others throughout the post-operative recover phase for admission to the hospital or discharge to home.
Assisted and provided oversite for 2 licensed practical nurses and 3 medic/corpsman in Phase 2 recovery, preparing patients and their families for discharge to home.
Served as payroll auditor for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital - Medical Telemetry Staff Nurse - Practical Nurse City, STATE, 10/2016 - 03/2018
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Essentris and CHCS to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including physicians, registered nurses to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
575th Area Support (Medical Company) - Combat Medic (68W) City, STATE, 10/2011 - 04/2015
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Trained 4 EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Additional Information
State Licensure:
Texas Board of Nursing Liscense #333119 2016 - Present
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