Registered Nurse Resume Example Texoma Medical Center

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Oncology, Behavioral Health an Med/Surg hospital settings including case management experience. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to oncology, med/surg and psychiatric patients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Skills

Preventative health
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
Precepting
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Patient consultation
Sanitation
Infection control measures
Medical consultation
Hospice philosophy understanding
Patient assessments
Regulatory Compliance
Collecting vitals
Family planning services education
Managing deadlines
Addiction specialist
Medical recordkeeping
Infant vitals monitoring
Feeding pumps understanding
Gastrostomy buttons experience
Health screening
Patient discharge
Acute care expertise
Foley catheters
Hospice and palliative care
Medical Records Management
Personal care needs
Ear, nose and throat care
HIPAA education
Relationship Building
Family Education
Staff Supervision
Appointment Scheduling
Patient counseling
Otoscope use
Patient privacy
Employee evaluation

Well visit procedures
Charting and clinical documentation
Removing sutures
Medical evaluation
Procedure preparations
Chronic disease management
Administering immunizations
Indirect patient care
Emotional intelligence
Medication Administration
Prenatal nutrition
Home care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Case Management
Feeding assistance
Patient evaluation
Direct patient care
Palliative care awareness
Newborn care
Evaluations
Insulin medication assistance
Medication distribution
Performing EKGs
Oxygen saturation standards
Physical assessments
Lab result interpretation
Supply restocking
Diabetes and nutrition education
Care Plan Development
Disease specialization
Patient education
Intake and discharge
Wound Care
Medical evaluation
Patient management
Hospice and palliative care
[Type] care planning

Work History

Registered Nurse, 06/2018 to Current
Texoma Medical Center – Denison, Texas

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.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 6 patients each day in high-volume oncology setting.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as and port placements and tumor removals.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
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.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 10/2006 to Current
Alliance Health Durant – Durant, Oklahoma

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
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.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Updated patient charts using Pulse with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
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.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 5-8 patients each day in high-volume med/surg setting.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for skilled rehabilitation unit.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5-8 patients daily.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as hip replacements and bowel obstruction.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
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.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 01/2001 to 04/2015
Texoma Medical Center/Behavioral Health Center – Sherman, Texas

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Led successful 3-5 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
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.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2011
The University of Texas At Arlington - Arlington, TX

Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2009
Murray State College - Tishomingo, OK

Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, 05/2006
Kiamichi Technology Center - Durant - Durant, OK

Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 12/2002
Texas Womens University - Denton, TX

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Texoma Medical Center
Alliance Health Durant
Texoma Medical Center/Behavioral Health Center

School Attended

The University of Texas At Arlington
Murray State College
Kiamichi Technology Center - Durant
Texas Womens University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 05/2011
Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2009
Licensed Practical Nurse : Nursing , 05/2006
Bachelor of Science : Psychology , 12/2002

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