Registered Nurse Resume Example
Well-qualified RN with full WI credentials and extensive experience in Hospital, Dialysis and LTC settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
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Beacon Health System – Bremen , IN
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Beacon Health System – Mishawaka , IN
Same as at current Job
Christus Health – Gladewater , TX
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized [Type] automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and [Action].
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Beacon Health System – La Porte , IN
Summary:
I started as a CNA while going to nursing school. Duties were the typical ones a CNA does.
Started as a RN May 1975
Worked PACU and helped in SICU when they were short staffed.
Types of patients included:
Cardiovascular including Open Heart surgery patients, AAA, vascular surgeries.
Neurosurgery including Craniotomies, Laminectomies .
General Surgeries, Pediatrics, Gynecological surgeries, Plastic surgeries and many more as we were a teaching hospital.
Very familiar with Diabetic Care, ESRD and Hemodialysis, Ventilators, many vasopressor drips, monitoring lines like arterial and Swan Ganz lines, IABP therapy.
Orthopedic procedures.
Trauma
IV Sedation, Post Anesthetic Care, IV narcotic titrations, Malignant Hyperthermia
Care duties were those of a PACU/CCRN nature
Wausau East High School - City
St, Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing - City
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School Attended
- Wausau East High School
- St, Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Dialysis Registered Nurse
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 06/1972
Diploma in Nursing , 05/1975
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