Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Resume Example

Provided patient care to a wide variety of critical pediatric patients. Participated in multiple cardio/pulmonary arrests on the unit as well as throughout various pediatric units in the hospital. Transported intubated and non-intubated patients to CT, MRI, etc for tests. Carried the trauma and rapid response pagers and responded as needed. Became a member of the Hopkins Pediatric Intensive Care Transport Team. Triaged calls from various outside facilities and transported critical pediatric patients to Johns Hopkins from those facilities. Utilized ambulance, helicopter, and fixed wing depending on the severity of patient's condition.  

Provided mentoring and teaching to new staff. Acted as a resource to both nurses and residents during PICU rotations and to the Fellows during transport of critical patients. Provided direction to the assigned EMT and Paramedic on transports.  

Provided comfort and support for the patient and their families during transport and during their PICU stay. 

Provided patient care and education for pediatric patients and their families, new onset diabetic patients (adults and pediatrics), women's surgical patients, mother/baby, and updating staff education.  

Duties included assessments, alternating charge nurse, drawing blood and starting IVs, dressing changes, tube feedings, TPN, PPN, (central line care) insertionof nasogastric tubes, assisting physicians with lumbar punctures or other procedures, education of disease process and prevention, and arranging home care when needed.