Medical Surgical Charge Nurse Resume Example Hawaii Pacific Health

MEDICAL SURGICAL CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 25 years

background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in medical surgical Nursing . Kind and compassionate professional. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Skills

Acute care expertise
Patient and family advocacy

Strong clinical judgment

Work History

Aug 2009 - Jul 2020Medical Surgical Charge NurseHawaii Pacific Health - Honolulu, HI

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Jul 2009 - Sep 2015Mother-Baby Registered Nurse Charge NurseHawaii Pacific Health - Honolulu, Hawaii

Coordinated and consulted with [Number]-member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants through [Action].

Feb 1997 - Jun 2009Registered Nurse, Labor and DeliveryHawaii Pacific Health - Honolulu, Hawaii

Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.

Jun 1995 - Feb 1997Registered Nurse Waikiki Health Center - Honolulu, Hawaii

Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Preformed HIV testing and counseling

Education

May 1989High School DiplomaLa Pietra | Diamond Head Oahu

May 1995Associate of Science: NursingKapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges | Honolulu, HI

Certifications

Certified Medical Surgical Nurse since 2015, current until 2025

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Hawaii Pacific Health
Waikiki Health Center

School Attended

La Pietra
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges

Job Titles Held:

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Registered Nurse

Degrees

High School Diploma
Associate of Science : Nursing

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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