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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 16+ years of experience, delivering exceptional care to patients. My previous experience, working as an RN in Federal Medical Centre, Asaba-Nigeria gave me wealth of knowledge in Neonatal and Orthopedics Care Nursing. I am Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

As you review my resume, you may notice a brief gap in my work experience. I resigned from my previous position to relocate to United States with my family, in other to accommodate a new career opportunity for my spouse. While managing the logistics of my move, I prepared and wrote NCLEX-RN exam,which was successful. I am now settled and prepared to take the next steps in my career.

Skills
  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Triaging
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Phototherapy and exchange blood transfusion care.
  • Feeding of Neonates,bathing, cord care,eye irrigation,lavage.
  • Orthopedics Care( amputation,cast,traction,ORIF,fracture).
  • Blood transfusion, catheterization,wound dressing,IO,Insulin administration.
Work History
06/2011 to 08/2019 Registered Nurse, Pediatrics. Advocate Aurora Health | Downers Grove, IL,
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Cared for patients in Twenty-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on Twenty-bed medical-surgical patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, student,internship and coper nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Neonatal Intensive Care, Phototherapy, Exchange blood transfusion, pre and post operative care.
  • Orthopedics Care Nursing.
03/2010 to 05/2011 Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit St Mary's Health System | Nashua, NH,
  • Assess Machines like Ventilators and Cardiac Monitors for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Cared for patients in Four-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Provided exceptional care to One high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
11/2007 to 09/2008 Registered Nurse. Barnes Hospital ,Cardiac And Diagnostic Laboratory | City, STATE,
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length 90% on average.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
12/2006 to 10/2007 Registered Nurse Juniper Clinic And Maternity | City, STATE,

Antenatal, Intranatal and Postnatal Care.

Admission and Discharges.

Monitoring and Conducting of delivery.

Scrub Nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgeries.

Obstetric Assessments and Observations.

IV, IM, Oral Medication Administrations and Documentations.

Education
Expected in 11/2009 Associate of Science | Nursing Post Basic School of Cardiothoracic Nursing, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu., GPA:
Expected in 11/2006 Associate of Science | Nursing School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka, Enugu-Nigeria., GPA:
Expected in 06/2000 High School Diploma | Queen's Secondary School, Ogui-new Layout, Enugu-Nigeria., GPA:

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School Attended

  • Post Basic School of Cardiothoracic Nursing
  • School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital
  • Queen's Secondary School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Pediatrics.
  • Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
  • Registered Nurse.
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Science
  • High School Diploma

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