Registered Nurse Resume Example
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse bringing over ten years of experience delivering exceptional care to medical, surgical and telemetry patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care with outstanding success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on advancing patient care, helping patients recover from medical procedures as well as cardiac and neurological disorders. Confirmed ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handling difficult patients and families using empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Work well with patient from diverse population and able to cultivate trusting relationships to improve health outcomes. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in nursing.
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Hcr Manorcare Inc. – Lake Worth , FL
- Assessment and recording of vital signs, mental status, heart and lung sounds, urine output and signs or symptoms indicating changes
- Assessment for risk factors that might impair healing such as nutritional deficiencies, steroid use, radiation or chemotherapy or metabolic diseases such as diabetes
- Collecting list of all medications, vitamins, herbal or food supplements that patient uses
- Performance of CPR
- Assessment of patient using Glasgow coma scale and performance of complete neurological assessment
- Monitoring patient condition, including to identify and tracking irregular telemetry readings interpreting and tracking EKG readings
- Administration of medication via oral, rectal and intravenous routes
- Implementation of nursing care plans to reflect needs of patients
- Wound care assessment and management specific to wound type: burns, abscess, laceration, abrasion
- Alleviation of patient anxiety amidst other psychological preparations
- Handing over to receiving nurse at operating theatre and taking over from recovery room nurse post operative
- Splinting of any chest and abdominal incision with pillow to reduce pain induced by coughing or breathing
- Admission of patients into unit and collection of appropriate data
- General assessment (head to toe) of patient on admission as well as intermittently
- Performs tracheostomy care
- Assessment of skin including turgor, colors, signs of infection and breakdown
- Administration of oxygen using nasal cannula and vent mask
- Insertion of peripheral I.V. lines
- Administration and management of blood and its products
- Administration of feeds via N.G and gastrostomy tubes
- Total care of unconscious patients including bathing, feeding, oral care, treatment of pressure arrears, turning
- Interpretation of ABGs and lab results
- Collection of blood specimen using finger stick, butterfly stick, venipuncture as well as sputum, urine and stool specimens for investigation
- Assist in bedside procedures like lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion and removal of endotracheal intubation, NG tube insertion
- Care for maximum of 6 to 8 patients per shift
Highmark Inc. – Latham , NY
- Initiated patient assessment and creation of care plans while working with other healthcare teams to adjust care plans according to patient's response
- Provided excellent care to patients with different illnesses and cared for them from first contact through to discharge/completion
- Ensured that patient and families were provided with available and effective treatment options
- Administered medication and implemented treatment to patients while equipping them with knowledge needed for swift recovery
- Accurate Documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medications administered and discharged instruction
- Involved in direct patient care, preparation and education of patients and families on surgical and medical procedures
- Collected laboratory specimens such as blood and tissue as ordered
- Cared for maximum of 6 to 8 patients per shift
Highmark Inc. – Location Name Westfield , NY
- Ensured that all patients are properly assessed and relevant health and medication history collected for documentation
- Accurately documented patient data and prepared reports using SBAR
- Administrated medication through oral, IV and intramuscular injections while monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Involved in Vaccination of patients to protect individuals from illnesses such as measles, pneumonia, influenza
- Sutured minor and moderate injuries and ensured wounds were dressed and stitches removed for post-operative patients
- Provided health education on lifestyle choices and modification in order to reduce chances of symptom re-occurrence
- Cared for maximum of 6 patients per shift
Grand Canyon University - City, State
- Member of Nu Upsilon Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.
- Member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
School of Nursing, Mkar Gboko - City
- Elected Captain of Press club
· Florida issued RN License. License No: 9509519
·Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2019
· BLS certified
I enjoy reading novels, cooking, making new friends and learning about different ways to improve on interpersonal relationship.
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School Attended
- Grand Canyon University
- School of Nursing, Mkar Gboko
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing , Expected in 10/2020
Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2010
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