Registered Nurse Resume Example Grays Harbor Community Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in skilled nursing, Medical/Surgical Units, and Clinc environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills

Triaging
Strong clinical judgment
Patient discharge
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Care Plan Development
Preventative health
Intravenous therapy
Chronic disease management
Edication distribution
Hospice and palliative care

Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Patient evaluation
Medical evaluation
Administering immunizations
Direct Patient Care
Vaccine administration
Patient Assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
Insulin medication assistance

Work History

Registered Nurse, 02/2016 to Current
Grays Harbor Community Hospital – Aberdeen , WA

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
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management

Registered Nurse, 08/2015 to Current
Pacific Care Center – Hoquiam , WA

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Certified Nursing Assistant, 07/2010 to 12/2013
Pacific Care Center – Hoquiam , WA

Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 06/2015
Grays Harbor College - Aberdeen, WA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
Pacific Care Center

School Attended

Grays Harbor College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 06/2015

Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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