Registered Nurse Resume Example Memorial Healthcare System

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

State Board Certified Registered Nurse that is caring, hardworking and service-oriented with more than 7 years of healthcareexperience. Well-versed in delivering high-quality care to patients in outpatient surgical, medical/telemetry, orthopedic and intensive critical care units. Calm under pressure and skilled and providing quick, responsive participation during crisis situations. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. fAnd especially dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety and efficiency.

Skills

Patient monitoring
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Ventilator care
IV drug therapy management
Acute and rehabilitative care
SBAR communication

Patient education and counseling
Medication and IV administration
Critical care
Cerner
Patient discharging

Experience

Registered Nurse
Forsyth , ILMemorial Healthcare System/Jul 2018 to Sep 2020

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

Registered Nurse
Hallandale , FLMemorial Healthcare System/Jul 2013 to Jul 2018

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Registered Nurse
Chatham , ILMemorial Healthcare System/Aug 2017 to Mar 2018

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
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.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
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.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.

Education and Training

Certification of License Vocational Nurse: NursingLamar State College Port ArthurDec 2012City

Associate of Science: NursingLamar State College - Port ArthurDec 2016City

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School Attended

Lamar State College Port Arthur
Lamar State College - Port Arthur

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse

Degrees

Certification of License Vocational Nurse : Nursing
Associate of Science : Nursing

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