registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
New York State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 11 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in medical surgical telemetry floor and Stroke care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements.
Dedicated nursing professional with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Hardworking RN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Skills
Medical screening
Unit administration
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Patient monitoring
Maintaining feeding pumps
Administering medicines
Performing bladder scans
Catheters
Checking oxygen levels
Medication and IV administration
Inpatient and outpatient care
Patient care planning
Cerner
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Infectious disease control
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric advances life support (PALS)
Palliative and Pain Management
Seizure management
SBAR communication
Updating computer records
Tracheostomy care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Gastrostomy tube care
Colostomy care
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV and venipuncture certified
Treating stroke patients in ICR setting
Documenting vitals
Monitoring vital signs
Strong medical ethic
Culturally-sensitive care
Medical assessment
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Experience
09/2017 to Current
Registered NurseMerakey – Salem, NJ,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
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.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
01/2007 to 11/2018
Registered NurseMerakey – San Luis Rey, CA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
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.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
10/1997 to 09/2006
Personal Care AssistantHuman Good – Oakland, CA,
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
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