icu staff nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 25 years experience and four years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in healthcare with focus on high standards of care. Looking to use my knowledge and expertise with a professional and caring presence in an exceptional patient care hospital setting. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm during critical moments. Crucial time management, organizational skills and attention to detail. Provide holistic care as a team member.
Skills
Detail-Oriented
Task and Work Prioritization
Adaptable and Flexible
Verbal and Written Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Nursing Staff Supervision
Protocol and Procedure Improvement
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Experience
06/2016 to 02/2023ICU Staff NurseHca | Opelika, AL,
Performing all aspects of nursing care for critically ill patients
Functioned as charge nurse PRN and bedside nursing to achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and patient satisfaction.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
10/2014 to 03/2016Emergency StaffOnward Health Care Services | City, STATE,
12 week assignments as a travel nurse as Emergency room
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
04/2005 to 10/2015Emergency Staff, Float Pool NurseBaptist Health Medical Center | City, STATE,
Provide emergency and critical care to level III trauma center
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
Assist with bedside surgical procedures
Educate and support patient and families
Encompass total care for orthopedic, oncology, post part, telemetry, pediatric and cardiac patients as staff nurse and float pool nurse.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
10/2000 to 04/2005Staff Nurse, Nursing SupervisorSt. Vincent North | City, STATE,
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1998 to to Associate of Science | Registered NursingMississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport, MS, GPA:
Expected in 06/1994 to to | Licensed Practical NurseQuapaw Technical Institute, Hot Springs, AR, GPA:
Additional Information
, Registered Nurse, State of California Registered Nurse, State of Arkansas
Activities and Honors
1997-1998 - Appointed to the National Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement
1997-1998 - National Community College Nursing Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa
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