in service coordinator for nursing covers ed and icu on a regular basis resume example with 20 years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
    Samoan/English speaking professional with over 10 years experience as an effective advocate for patients. Experienced job title with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained job title with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 10+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. High-performing Registered Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare experience in hospital and medical office environments.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Successfully directs staff meetings
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Qualified critical care nurse
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Thorough physical assessments
Patient positioning competency
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Chest pain management expert
Preceptor
Fluent in Samoan and English
Work History
2013 to 11/2013In-service Coordinator for Nursing/Covers ED and ICU on a Regular BasisHospital For Special Surgery | Ronkonkoma, ,
Provide Inservice Education for nurses
Initiate orientation for new nurses
Covers as staff nurse on a regular basis to cover ED and ICU due to nursing shortage
03/2010 to 2014Patient Care DirectorMedstar Health | Gaithersburg, ,
Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Did rounds for all hospital units and respond to code bluesÂ
Assist with management of critically ill patients in ED, ICU and help manage ventilators
2008 to 03/2010Unit Manager Surgical UnitEmory | Stockbridge, ,
Chronic patient care in surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Effectively supervised number LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from number to number percent.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Increased unit productivity for a 29-bed surgical unit.
2006 to 2008Charge Nurse ICUNevada Regional Medical Center | South Burlington, ,
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 8-bed unit.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Identify and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
2005 to 2006Nurse Manager PACUHca | Shrewsbury, ,
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 6-bed unit.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
2003 to 2005Emergency Department ManagerLBJ Hospital (Toaga Seumalo 684-633-1222) | City, ,
Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Effectively supervised number LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from number to number percent.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
1994 to 2003ICU Staff NurseLBJ Hospital (Simamao Tuato'o 684-633-1222) | City, ,
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions. Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Education
Expected in 2008 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingUniversity of Phoenix, Online Campus, GPA:
Expected in 1998 to to Associate of Science | NursingAmerican Samoa Community College, American Samoa, GPA:
Certifications
Registered Nurse in Hawaii License number 76323, expiration date 06/30/2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification year to present
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School Attended
University of Phoenix
American Samoa Community College
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In-service Coordinator for Nursing/Covers ED and ICU on a Regular Basis