ICU Nurse Resume Example Mountain Vista Medical Center

ICU NURSE

Professional Summary

Energetic and motivational Nurse Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 8 years experience in critical acute care. A leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
ANA Certified in Acute Care
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Certified.
Post heart CABG recovery.
Great Critical Care experience - Mountain Vista Medical Center, East Mesa, Az

Skill Highlights

Health and wellness expertise
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Vascular care understanding
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Broad medical terminology knowledge

Bi-lingual in English and Ibo
Culturally sensitive
Culturally sensitive
Strong medical ethic
Computerized charting specialist
Flow sheet charting
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Colostomy care familiarity
Body mechanics knowledge

Professional Experience

ICU Nurse
January 2011 to CurrentMountain Vista Medical Center － Mesa, az

Pre-test and post open heart surgery patient recovery; hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac/invasive monitoring, intracranial pressure monitoring, IABP management, sheath removal, phlebotomy
POC testing, 12 Lead ECG interpretation, initiation of critical care protocols
ACLS, drug titration, cardioversion, defibrillation, pacemaker management, use of the peripheral nerve stimulator, ventilator management
Groin compression, cardioversion, cath lab recovery, pre-test and post open heart surgery patient
Work directly with physicians, following all prescribed orders correctly.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

RN
March 2009 to CurrentConcentric Healthcare Solutions － Scottsdale, az

Ensures IV access on all assigned patients. Check and zero all pressure transducers, IABP/VAD, chest/wound drains, IDC management
Care for patients with arterial and venous sheaths'
Care for eligible patients such as post myocardial infarction patients, pre/post AICD patients, pre/post permanent pacemaker patients, pre/post electrophysiology studies and/or ablation, pre/post cardio-thoracic surgical patients, pre/post PTCA/cardiac catheterization patients, patients with dysrhythmias, and congestive heart failure
Interpret ECG rhythm strip and note any rhythm changes that occur during shift
Proven record of reliability and responsibility
Remained calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation

RN/Charge Nurse
July 2008 to January 2011Trillium Specialty Hospital － Mesa, az

Executed overall patient care including physical assessment, with accurate documentation of interventions and evaluations by applying time management and organizational skills.
Charge nurse experience.
Conducted SC, IM, IVPB, and IV Push medications including using knowledge of math calculations during drug administrations, along with tracheotomy care and suction
Documented and completed assessment and equipment checklists. Suctioned patients as required. Organized and transport tests such as CT, and interpreted ECG as required
Attend rounds and made any adjustments (ordered different nasogastric feeds, changed infusions etc.). Informed physicians and followed accurately given orders
Worked directly with patients and their families, performed procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, and administered medications correctly

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science : Nursing, Research, 2008Bethel College － North Newton, KS, US

Bethel College, North Newton, KS - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2008 Coursework in Transcultural Nursing Research on The Hindu Indians presentation to URS

Coursework in Acute Care Nursing

Coursework in Adult and Family Health

Coursework in Women's Health

Nursing Prerequisites, 2006Wichita State University WichitaWichita State University Wichita, KS - Nursing Prerequisites, 2006

Associate : Science, 2005Butler Community College － Eldorado, ks

Butler Community College - Associate Degree in Science, 2005

Dean's Honor role Academic Achievement Award

Accomplishments

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patients history, charting and other documentation
Dean's Honors Roll
Remained calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation
Arizona Nursing Association - Member
Kansas Association of Nursing Student - Member
Bethel College- Kansas Association of Nursing Students- Member

Assessment

Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes.
Collaboration
Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
Family Support
Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.Patient Care
Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.
Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests
Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for up to 10 patients per day.

Professional Affiliations

Arizona Nursing Association

Skills

Cardiac, Documentation, Rn, Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Access, Electrophysiology, Transducers, Acls, Cath Lab, Critical Care, Icu, Testing, Titration, Adjustments, Organizational Skills, Rn/, Time Management, Cpr, Cpr/, Cpr/bls, Mental Health, Registered Nurse, Associate

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mountain Vista Medical Center
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
Trillium Specialty Hospital

School Attended

Bethel College
Wichita State University Wichita
Butler Community College

Job Titles Held:

ICU Nurse
RN
RN/Charge Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing, Research , 2008
Nursing Prerequisites , 2006
Associate : Science , 2005

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