practical nursing specialist resume example with 2+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Current student at the University of Texas at El Paso pursing a nursing degree with prior military experience related to career field. Experienced veteran who can handle high stressed situations and is able to successfully take charge. Commended for superior performance in clinical units. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to foster seamless care delivery.
Skills
Teambuilding
Reliable and trustworthy
Working collaboratively
Communication
People skills
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
PPE use
Customer service
Work ethic
Computer skills
Experience
09/2017 to 06/2018Practical Nursing SpecialistGreater Baltimore Medical Center | Hunt Valley, MD,
Provide military personnel and civilians with the high-quality medical care under the supervision of my superiors.
Gained knowledge of emergency medical care as well as patient care.
Collaborated with my fellow soldiers to ensure team tasks were completed.
Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
Monitored and supported resident safety and well-being.
Prepared accurate medical documents, charts and reports.
Supervised cleanliness, sanitation and safety in assigned areas.
Communicated with residents to facilitate goal planning and assisted in evaluating treatment goals.
Assisted in developing and implementing individual resident treatment plans.
Oversaw screening and intake process for new residents.
Instructed staff and residents regarding routine procedures to maintain sanitary and healthy environment.
Collaborated with pharmacies to understand potential interactions regarding resident nutrition and medication.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
08/2015 to 06/2018SoldierArmy | City, STATE,
Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in all work actions.
Maintained orderly, clean and fully repaired personal equipment.
10/2016 to 08/2017Nursing StudentUS Army | City, STATE,
Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supported patients with basic functions, including eating and walking.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Assisted with patient admission by setting up and explaining call system and answering questions.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
Observed patient care and assessed feedback to deliver ongoing quality care.
Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
Cared for patients in assigned units in line with nursing process and Joint Commission standards.
Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Shadowed qualified professionals in multiple units to learn new skills and gain deeper understanding of day-to-day operations.
Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
Developed and implemented study protocols to gather required data and support research objectives.
Education and Training
Expected in 07/2023 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingUniversity of Texas At El Paso, El Paso, TX, GPA:
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