Registered Nurse Resume Example Virginia Hospital Center

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Performing patient-centered care, specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and acute inpatient rehab care. 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 patients conditions. Advocating for patients and their families, promote health recovery.

Accomplishments

Daisy Award

Skills

Staff Supervision
Precepting
Direct Patient Care
NIH Stroke Certification

ACLS Certified
Inpatient Rehab
Telemetry nurse
Patient Education

Work History

05/2017 to CurrentRegistered NurseVirginia Hospital Center | Arlington, VA

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
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 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to [Number] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Updated patient charts using [Software] 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.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

01/2008 to 08/2021Certified Nurse's AssistantBirmingham Green Nursing | Manassas, VA

Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Cared for average of 10 patients per day in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.

12/2016 to 05/2017Registered NurseNorthern Virginia Mental Health Institute | Falls Church, VA

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.

08/2011 to 06/2014Dental AssistantPK Dentistry | Stering, VA

Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules.
Helped doctors complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Education

07/2009Associate of Science | General Studies For NursingNorthern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA

09/2014Associate of Science | NursingGlobal Health College, Alexandria VA

Expected in 04/2021Bachelor of Science | NursingThe George Washington University, Washington, DC

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Virginia Hospital Center
Birmingham Green Nursing
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
PK Dentistry

School Attended

Northern Virginia Community College
Global Health College
The George Washington University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Dental Assistant

Degrees

07/2009 Associate of Science | General Studies For Nursing
09/2014 Associate of Science | Nursing
Expected in 04/2021 Bachelor of Science | Nursing

Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

DISCLAIMER

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Similar Resumes