registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Skills
Procedure Room Preparation
Diet and Nutrition
Compassionate and Caring
Care Coordination
Treatment Preparation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Creative Problem Solving
Monitoring Vital Signs
Medical Procedure Preparation
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Patient Care Assessment
Accurate Documentation
Attention to Detail
Patient Examination
Medication Administration
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Nursing Consultation
Medical Recordkeeping
Procedure Assistance
Delegation and Motivation
Emergency Diagnostics
First Aid
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control Procedures
Student Precepting
Work History
01/2013 to CurrentRegistered NurseNortheast Rehabilitation Hospital Network | Methuen, MA,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
01/2009 to 01/2013Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitMemorialcare Health System | Fountain Valley, CA,
Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
01/2007 to 01/2009Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentMunson Medical Center | Harbor Springs, MI,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
09/2000 to 01/2007Registered Nurse, ICUAvera Health | Aberdeen, SD,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Education
Expected in 05/2000 to to Associate of Science | NursingLake City Community College , Lake City, FL, GPA:
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