registered resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified BSN RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Skilled Long Term Care Nurse of 17 years, proficient in facilitating therapeutic patient and family-centered care and making critical decisions during periods of high patient volume. Excellence in managing multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness. Sound clinical judgment in primary and preventive care.
Skills
Colostomy care
Geriatric treatment
Computerized charting
Acute and rehabilitative care
Staff Development and Precepting
Planning and coordination
Supervision
First Aid/CPR/ACLS
Process improvement
Body mechanics knowledge
Medication and IV administration
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes management
Experience
01/2005 to CurrentRegisteredMercy Healthcare | Sullivan, MO,
Worked as a charge nurse coordinating care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Prepare assignments for nursing assistants and LPN's.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, PCA, Gastrointestinal tube, PICC line and intramuscular injections and overseeing pain management plans.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Participated in facility initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Serves as a preceptor and trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
01/2009 to 12/2012Clinical Nursing Supervisor/Staff NurseGenesis Park Place Center | City, STATE,
Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building solid nursing teams for long term care facility with more than 240 beds.
Managed over ( ) nursing staff and ( ) assistants caring for ( ) patients. Responsible for proficiency evaluations.
Certified to write and sign death certificates.
Performed other duties such as wound care,chart reviews, medication administration and transcribing physician orders.
05/1997 to 12/2004Licensed Practical NurseNew Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center | City, STATE,
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 320 bed rehab facility.
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.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
02/1993 to 12/1994Emergency Department/ICU/POST OP STAFF NURSECITY HOSPITAL | City, STATE,
Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, preliminary diagnosis, treatment, documentation and discharging.
Assisted licensed physicians in treating or evaluating patients as required to support treatment logistics and document cases in real time.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2013 to to Bachelor of Science | Nursing ScienceGrand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZGPA:
Expected in 01/1993 to to | NURSINGCITY HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST, MANGALORE, INDIA, GPA:
Accomplishments
Assessment - Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes.
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