Nurse Resume Example Vanderbilt Medical Center

NURSE

Professional Summary

Driven nursing professional with eight years' experience in Critical care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.

Promoted supportive and team-work oriented environment to support patient needs.

Works collaboratively with ancillary staff and other patient care personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care.

Interacted with patients and colleagues, demonstrating compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.

Skills

Patient Care
Patient Management
Critical care nursing
Patient and family education
Patient and family advocacy
Acute care expertise
Chronic disease management
Patient Care Planning

Organization and Planning
Healthcare Ethics
Treatment Planning
Preventative health
Collecting vitals
Patient consultation
Medication Administration
Strong clinical judgment

Work History

Nurse, 09/2017 to Current
Vanderbilt Medical Center – Nashville, TN

Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloons, including cutting balloons to restore proper blood flow and head off adverse events.
Supported physicians throughout catheterization procedures, including introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Nurse, 07/2015 to 09/2017
Vanderbilt Medical Center – Nashville , TN

Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Provided exceptional care to Number high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway 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.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Nurse , 03/2014 to 07/2015
Community Hospital – Munster, IN

Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Nurse, 01/2013 to 03/2014
Community Hospital – Munster , IN

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Education

Masters of Nursing : Family Nurse Practitioner , 12/2019
Austin Peay State University - Clarksville, TN

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 12/2012
Ball State University - Muncie, IN

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Community Hospital

School Attended

Austin Peay State University
Ball State University

Job Titles Held:

Nurse

Degrees

Masters of Nursing : Family Nurse Practitioner , 12/2019
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 12/2012

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