orthopedic nurse resume example with 13 years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
5 years of experience at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center's. Maintaining a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction in intra-operative orthopedic services. Licensed Registered Nurse. State of Wisconsin Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Telemetry trained. Acute and rehabilitative care. Skilled IV catheter insertion. IV drug therapy management. Mobility assistance. Strong medical ethic. Wound cleaning/care expertise. Successful treatment of peri-operative patients with non-orthopedic needs. Skilled in conducting physical examinations. Geriatric treatment knowledge. Enthusiastic, with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Palliative care awareness
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Problem resolution capability
Safe NG tube insertion and removalÂ
Thorough physical assessments
Patient positioning competency
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Venipuncture/blood draw experience
Work History
05/2008 to 06/2013Orthopedic nurseHolston Medical Group | Johnson City, TN,
Staff RN for 5 years on a busy, 24 bed, orthopedic unit.
Managed care for peri-operative patients through discharge.
Chronic patient care, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring of a number of patients per shift.
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Assisted patients safety with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
05/1999 to 05/2004Gallery preparatorLeidos Holdings Inc. | Oklahoma City, OK,
Responsible for overseeing and installation of gallery shows.
01/1989 to 1992Veterinary technicianSmall Animal Hospital | City, STATE,
Utilized a variety of skills working with patients during treatment, surgeries, routine visits.
Education
Expected in 2008 to to Associate of Science | Registered Nursing Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WisconsinGPA:
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