ICU/Step Down RN Resume Example Jefferson Health

ICU/STEP DOWN RN

Critical Care Summary

Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Experienced with care of patients involving ventilators, tracheotomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, post-op care, and conscious sedation
Responsible for the care of 1-3 critically ill patients in a 9 bed Intensive Care Unit and 6 bed Step Down Unit, ranging from young adult to geriatric; including post-operative, alcohol withdraw, drug overdose, septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke and medically declining patients requiring emergency dialysis, neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring.
Assisted critical care physician and respiratory therapist in bedside emergent intubation.
Assisted physician in arterial line and PICC line placement.
Played key role as part of both the rapid response and code blue teams.
Oriented newly hired nurses to the unit.
Educated nursing students on how an ICU runs and how to work various monitoring equipment.
Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certified through American Heart Association, expires 4/2019ACLS Provider certification, expires 1/2020

Professional Experience

ICU/Step Down RN05/2017 to CurrentJefferson HealthStratford, NJ

Experienced with care of patients involving ventilators, tracheotomies, arterial lines, IVs, central lines, IV pumps, syringe pumps, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, post-op care, and conscious sedation.
Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, heparin/tPA, anti-arrhythmics, vasopressors, sedatives (propofol, precedex, fentanyl), diuretics, narcotic analgesics, benzodiazepine, epidural/PCA infusions, and insulin drips.
Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves in situations that require immediate action and act as a liaison between the patient, the patient's family and other healthcare profession.
Provides excellent bedside manner and educates patient and care provider or family with the current plan of care.

ICU RN10/2015 to 05/2017The Memorial Hospital of Salem CountySalem, NJ

Excellent abilities in handling ICU emergency situations.
Initiated admissions of new patients from the Emergency Department.
Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environment.
Responsible for administration and titration of critical care and sedation medication drips, administering IV medications, antibiotics, IM medications and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies.
Monitored and maintained ventilated patients, tracheostomies, arterial lines, central venous pressure lines, and chest tubes.
Keeps abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintains a high level ofal care.

Contested Paralegal09/1997 to 09/2017Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P.C.Mt. Laurel, NJ

Manage all administrative tasks for two senior partners and an associates.
Answering attorney direct lines and monitoring email; serving as liaison between attorney and clients - resolving routine and some complex inquiries.
Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; scheduling couriers, and court reporters,
Maintains attorney calendar, recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing2015Thomas Edison State CollegeTrenton, NJ, United States

Associate of Science: Nursing2011Helene Fuld School of NursingBlackwood, NJ

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