Preoperative Registered Nurse Resume Example Fairfield Medical Center

PREOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified registered nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 10+ year record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position.

Skills

Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Removing stitches and staples
Performing bladder scans
Patient advising
Maintaining feeding pumps
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Flow sheet charting
Family and patient support
Enthusiastic caregiver
Patient discharging
Documenting vitals
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Intake and discharge
Follow-up calls
Patient care planning
McKesson
Catheters
Checking oxygen levels

Emotional awareness
Setting appointments
Medical assessment
Immunization skills
Gastrostomy tube care
Administering medicines
Patient Care
Nurse collaboration
Cardiac rhythm monitoring
EKG knowledge
HIPAA regulations
ECG rhythm interpretation
Critical thinking
Planning
Collaboration
Pain management
Medication and IV administration
IV drug therapy management
Colostomy care familiarity

Experience

Preoperative Registered Nurse
Lancaster , OHFairfield Medical Center/Sep 2018 to Current

Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Lancaster , OHFairfield Medical Center/Sep 2010 to Sep 2018

Treated injuries and illnesses affecting muscles and bones, developed individualized health care plans and educated patients and families about self-care and available support systems.
Handled patient care for up to 6 postoperative patients with help of a nursing assistant and created detailed patient records and hand-off reports for oncoming nurses and social workers.
Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.
Collaborated with orthopedics treatment team, including physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lancaster , OHFairfield Medical Center/Aug 2009 to Sep 2010

Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Respiratory Technician
Lancaster , OHFairfield Medical Center/Aug 2007 to Sep 2009

Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Handled all delegated tasks, including electrocardiograms and stocking of equipment.
Answered phone calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.

Education and Training

Associate of Science: Nursing Ohio University-chillicothe CampusJun 2019Chillicothe, OH

Some College (No Degree): BusinessOhio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Fairfield Medical Center

School Attended

Ohio University-chillicothe Campus
Ohio Dominican University

Job Titles Held:

Preoperative Registered Nurse
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Respiratory Technician

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing
Some College (No Degree) : Business

Preoperative Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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