NICU Registered Nurse Resume Example University Of Tennessee Medical Center

NICU REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Tennessee Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in adult medical surgical and neonatal intensive care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing while driving innovation.

Skills

Interpersonal and written communication
Neonatal nursing
Medication Administration
EMR / EHR
Insulin medication assistance
Strong clinical judgment
Tracheostomy Care
Acute care expertise

Medical terminology
Newborn assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Sanitation
Oxygen saturation standards
Chronic disease management

Work History

NICU Registered Nurse, 11/2018 to Current
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN

Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Precepted student nurses, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

Travel Registered Nurse, 09/2017 to 11/2018
Aya Healthcare – San Diego, CA

Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

NICU Registered Nurse, 10/2016 to 09/2017
East Tennessee Children's Hospital – Knoxville, TN

Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.

Staff Registered Nurse, 07/2015 to 09/2017
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN

Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Led successful 10-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Provided high quality care to approximately 6 patients per day on 32-bed unit
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing: Nursing, 06/2015
Walters State Community College - Morristown, TN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Nursing, 12/2016
King University - Bristol, TN

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
STABLE
NRP

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Aya Healthcare
East Tennessee Children's Hospital

School Attended

Walters State Community College
King University

Job Titles Held:

NICU Registered Nurse
Travel Registered Nurse
Staff Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science in Nursing : Nursing , 06/2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing : Nursing , 12/2016

NICU Registered Nurse Resume Example

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