Nurse Care Manager resume example

• Led design and implementation of program policies, frameworks and toolkits for comprehensive and well-controlled change management process.
• Developed programs and initiatives to support organization's long-term goals.
• Provided oversight for heart failure and heart attack care program certification processes.

Various RN roles including:

Integrated Case Manager

Cardiac Catheterization lab: procedural, pre/post procedure care

Cardiac Care Unit and Cardiac Surgery Unit bedside nursing

Ambulatory Surgery Unit RN

Unit

Clinical Nurse Educator: Cardiac Surgery Unit/ Ambulatory Surgery Unit

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
• Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
• Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.

• Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with use of Pulmonary Function equipment and diagnostic sleep disturbance equipment
• Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
• Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
• Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.