Registered Nurse Resume Example

Same as at current Job

• 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.

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