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OUTPATIENT SURGERY, REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
  • Registered Nurse with nearly 7 years experience in the medical surgical setting within the hospital
  • Registered nurse with strong clinical skills and a love for caring for wide variety of patients with diverse needs
  • Specialized practice in preoperative and postoperative care

Licenses
  • Bachelors Science in Nursing
  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certified
Skills
  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certified
  • Meditech proficient
  • Language line proficient 
  • Super user for omnicell medication dispensing system
  • Thorough physical assessments preoperatively and postoperatively 
  • Skilled in providing excellent patient care
  • Experienced in IV therapy including PICC lines
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Drain care; jackson pratt, hemovac 
  • Medication administration both preoperatively and postoperatively 
  • Patient and family education
  • Experienced in providing treatments to patients per MD orders
  • Proficient in assisting physician or any other health care provider during medical procedures at bedside
  • Excellent in working within a healthcare team
Professional Experience
06/2011
Outpatient surgery, Registered NurseCompany Name － City, State
  • Admission process of all surgical patients including outpatient surgeries as well as inpatients such as total knees, total hips, lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, vascular procedures, mastectomies, colon resections
  • Post operative care for special procedures such as the bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, thoracentesis, paracentesis, PICC line placement, antibiotic therapy
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
  • Monitored patient reactions to all medications including anesthesia
  • Effective education in health maintenance and disease management both preoperatively and postoperatively
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Discharge instructions/ teaching to patient and family members
  • Proficient in Meditech computer system, Omni-Cell, glucometer, mobi-lab
  • Preceptor for new employees to the unit
  • Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
12/2009 to 06/2011
Medical Surgical, RNCompany Name － City, State
  • Excellent and assertive direct patient care to max of 6 patients 
  • Followed nursing process of: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation 
  • Charting using meditech system 
  • Administering medications using EMAR system
  • Promoting health and hygiene 
  • Developing nursing care plans  
  • Communication with patients as well as family members
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
05/2009 to 12/2009
Nurse TechCompany Name － City, State
  • Provide daily hygiene
  • Assist patients with ADL's
  • Data collection in a timely and accurate manner including vital signs as well as charting
  • Communicate appropriately with patients, families, and all members of the health care team
  • Equipment and skills training including use of: pocket masks, bed scales, sphygmomanometer, dinamap, electronic thermometers, plexipulse, K-thermia, pneumatic tube system, Telemetry, nurse call system, network computer system
06/2007 to 05/2009
Radiology Transporter- PRNCompany Name － City, State
  • Ensured safe and timely transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department
  • Provided safe techniques for handling stretchers, wheelchairs, and I.V. equipment
  • Used and changed out oxygen tanks for patients use
  • Prepared patient prior to procedure, assisted with procedure
  • Disabled and replaced medical equipment to patient such as: pulse oximetry, automated blood pressure cuff, telemetry, oxygen via mask or cannula
01/2005 to 01/2008
Teacher AssistantCompany Name － City, State
  • Provided direct care to children while performing basic needs
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor play
  • Greeted parents and guests/potential clients
  • Assisted with nap, lunch time, and learning activities appropriate to age group
Education and Training
2013
Bachelor of Science: NursingMiddle Tennessee State University － City, State
  • Nursing Cum Laude
2009
Associate of Applied Science: NursingColumbia State Community College － City, State
UndergraduateTennessee Technological University － City, State
  • 2005-2007
  • Prerequisites to nursing program 3.841  
AFFILIATIONS
  • Columbia State Student Nurses' Association (SNA) Vice President: 2009
  • National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (NSNA): 2008-2009
  • Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Columbia State Community College: 2008-2009
  • Mentor for Nursing 1 Student Columbia State Community College: 2008-2009
  • Alpha Lambda Delta (National Honor Society) Tennessee Technological University: 2005 
  • Phi Mu Sorority (Kappa Pi Chapter) Tennessee Technological University: 2005-2007
Interests
  • Susan G Komen: Race for the Cure
  • Philanthropy *Phi Mu, Kappa Pi chapter specifically aids Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN *In an effort to raise money, Kappa Pi participates in various philanthropic events such as Greek God and Trick or Treat for Children's Miracle Network: 2005-2007
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School Attended

  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Columbia State Community College
  • Tennessee Technological University

Job Titles Held:

  • Outpatient surgery, Registered Nurse
  • Medical Surgical, RN
  • Nurse Tech
  • Radiology Transporter- PRN
  • Teacher Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Associate of Applied Science : Nursing
    Undergraduate

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