Registered Nurse Resume Example Journey Care

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, and patient-centric focus. Well verse in managing different aspects of patient care with proven leadership, delegation skills and mentoring abilities. Consistently achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Family and patient support
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification/ BLS

SBAR communication
Patient advising
Triaging patient concerns
Patient Management

Experience

Registered Nurse | 09/2013 to Current
Journey Care - Lake And Mchenry Counties , IL

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.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
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.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.

Registered Nurse | 01/2010 to 06/2013
Journey Care - Lake County , IL

Cared for more than six-seven patients each shift while delegating assignments and team members to handle needs of the other patients on the unit.
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.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant | 04/1998 to 12/2009
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake , NY

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.

Education and Training

University Of The Virgin Islands - City, State

Bachelor of Science

Nursing, 12/2009

Certifications

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

ACLS

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School Attended

University Of The Virgin Islands

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science

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