Registered Nurse Resume Example Cabell Huntington Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Compassionate Intensive Case Nurse with 12 years of experience tending to facility's most indigent patients. Cares for patients throughout treatment and recovery, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total health.

Skills

Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Medical screening
SBAR communication
Cerner
IV drug therapy management
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Staff Development and Precepting
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Long-Term Care
Culturally-sensitive care
Checking oxygen levels
Life-sustaining machines
Patient discharging
Managing personal care
IV and venipuncture certified
Enthusiastic caregiver
Emotional awareness
Vascular care understanding

Patient care planning
Maintaining feeding pumps
Catheters
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Taking vitals
Mobility assistance
Documenting vitals
Removing stitches and staples
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Seizure management
Diagnostic tools experience
Ventilator care
Performing bladder scans
Monitoring vital signs
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Gastrostomy tube care
Triaging patient concerns
Patient education and counseling
Family and patient support

Experience

Registered Nurse02/2016 － CurrentCabell Huntington HospitalHuntington, WV

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
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.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
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 using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
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.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Registered NurseSt. Mary's Medical CenterHuntington, WV

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
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.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.

Registered NurseGenesis HealthCareHuntington, WV

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Oversaw nursing operations for staff in 160-bed facility, providing personnel with guidance and patients with high-quality care.
Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 160-bed long-term care unit.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.

Licensed Practical NurseSava Senior CareHuntington, WV

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every shift and prn.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Education and Training

Master of Science:Marshall University - Family Practice Nurse PractitionerHuntington, WV

05/2018Bachelor of Science:Ohio University - NursingIronton

11/2010Associate of Science:Ohio University - NursingIronton

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cabell Huntington Hospital
St. Mary's Medical Center
Genesis HealthCare
Sava Senior Care

School Attended

Marshall University
Ohio University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

Master of Science : Marshall University - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
05/2018 Bachelor of Science : Ohio University - Nursing
11/2010 Associate of Science : Ohio University - Nursing

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