Registered Nurse Resume Example

• Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
• Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
• Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
• Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
• Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
• Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
• Identified test discrepancies.
• Balanced, calibrated and recorded appropriate hemodynamic data.
• Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
• Escorted patients to examination rooms.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
• Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
• Attended required training, education and meetings.

Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring
equipment.
 Ensured collection of lab specimens by
appropriate lab courier.
 Welcomed patients and inquired about
wellbeing since last treatment.
 Offered age appropriate patient care before,
during and after exam.
 Measured patient pulse oximetry.
 Followed all appropriate procedures to
minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
 Performed clerical duties, such as word
processing, data entry, answering phones
and filing.