Registered Nurse resume example

• Delivered outstanding patient care in Trauma critical care unit.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Processed quick-result lab tests for certain diseases such as influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.

Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.

Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.

Conducted physical exams and health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks.

Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.

Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments

Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.

Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including [Type] and [Type] conditions.