Registered Nurse Resume Example Springfield Clinic

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 24 years of Critical Care and Surgical experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with a wide range of critical disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to all patient populations.

Skills

Medical screening
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Electronic charting
Catheters
Maintaining feeding pumps
Family and patient support
Life-sustaining machines
Taking vitals
Palliative and Pain Management
Proficient in EPIC. Meditech. SIS. charting software
Infectious disease control

Gastrostomy tube care
Colostomy care familiarity
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Administering medicines
Changing tracheostomies
Documenting vitals
Preparing for procedures
Critical care
Body mechanics knowledge
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Ventilator care
Broad medical terminology knowledge

Experience

Registered Nurse
SPRINGFIELD, IllinoisSpringfield Clinic/Feb 2003 to Current

Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Coordinated care for up to 70 patients per shift in busy outpatient setting.

Registered Nurse, ICU
SPRINGFIELD, IllinoisSt John's Hospital/Sep 2012 to Feb 2020

Handled all delegated tasks, including critical care assessment and evaluation of ordered treatment, adjusting care as needed.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Recognition from patients and received Daisy Award.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Maintained updated ACLS/BLS knowledge through recertification and training.
Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Worked with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 2 to 3 high acuity patients per shift.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.

Registered Nurse
SPRINGFIELD, IllinoisSt. John's Hospital/Jun 1996 to Feb 2003

Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
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.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy Surgical IMC setting.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science: NursingLincoln Land Community CollegeJun 1996Springfield Illinois

Associate of Arts: Associate Degree General EducationSpringfield College in IllinoisJun 1992Springfield Illinois

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Springfield Clinic
St John's Hospital
St. John's Hospital

School Attended

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield College in Illinois

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse, ICU

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Nursing
Associate of Arts : Associate Degree General Education

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