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REGISTER NURSE
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.
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Work History
Register Nurse, 10/2019 to 11/2020
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- 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 - City, State
Broward College - City, State
- Dean's List 2017-2019
- Graduated cum laude
Associate of Science: Practical Nursing, 05/2012
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville - City, State
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville - City, State
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Case Manager
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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
