Register Nurse Resume Example Plantation General Hospital

Professional Summary

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
HIPAA education
Acute care expertise
Patient discharge
Direct Patient Care
Performing EKGs
Proper catheter insertion/removal

OSHA safety expert
Medical laboratory procedures
Infection control measures
Employee Evaluation
Foley catheters
IV setup
Medication Administration

Work History

Deliver patient-centered care to patients on a Medical/Surgical and Telemetry unit.
Nursing duties entail applying evidence-based practices to initiate, administer, and maintain vasoactive drips, blood transfusions, IV insertions; Assess, monitor, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias; Interpret telemetry strips.
Assess, monitor, manage, and treat post-surgical procedures.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

Student Nurse Intern, 03/2016 to 10/2019
Plantation General Hospital – Plantation, FL

Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
Attended more than 40 medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.

Medical Assistant, 08/2013 to 02/2016
WellStar Health System – Stockbridge, GA

Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Identified test discrepancies.
Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Balanced, calibrated and recorded appropriate hemodynamic data.
Attended required training, education and meetings.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.

Patient Care Technician, 03/2008 to 08/2013
Fayette Regional Health System – Smyrna, GA

Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 10/2019
Broward College - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Dean's List 2017-2019
Graduated cum laude

Associate of Science: Practical Nursing, 05/2012
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville - Milledgeville, GA

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
Certified Case Manager

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Plantation General Hospital
WellStar Health System
Fayette Regional Health System

School Attended

Broward College
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville

Job Titles Held:

Register Nurse
Student Nurse Intern
Medical Assistant
Patient Care Technician

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 10/2019
Associate of Science : Practical Nursing , 05/2012

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