Registered Nurse Resume Example Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 23 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Excited to make a change into the mental health field of nursing care and management.

Skills

Medical screening
Electronic charting
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Patient monitoring
Administering medicines
Medication and IV administration
Diabetes management
Nursing Plan Developement
Immunization skills
Triaging

Patient care planning
Removing stitches and staples
Triaging patient concerns
Team supervision
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Maintaining feeding pumps
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Patient advising
Monitoring vital signs
IV drug therapy management

Experience

Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (Coalport, Pennsylvania)October 1998 - Current

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Educated patients on treatment strategies and self care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Delivered care to numerouspatients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions an on end-of-life planning an on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Supervised ancillary staff of 6 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Managed and provided leadershipto help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.

Nurse - Philipsburg Area Hospital (Philipsburg, PA)July 1998 - October 1999

Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Assigned therapies, ordered supplies and obtained equipment in alignment with care plan and approved Medicare and insurance guidelines.
Interfaced with patients to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge functions, including patient management and care coordination.
Coordinated patient care activities for [Type] unit, including assignments, order reviews, physician rounds and patient flow.
Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Registered Nurse - The Eliza Jennings Home (Cleveland, OH)August 1997 - July 1998

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.

Construction Worker - Hyman Builders, Inc. (Middleburg Heights, Ohio)March 1987 - June 1997

General construction of new residential homes / Commercial buildings. Assisted all trades from start to finish.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science in NursingMarch 1997Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
Philipsburg Area Hospital
The Eliza Jennings Home
Hyman Builders, Inc.

School Attended

Cuyahoga Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Nurse
Construction Worker

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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