Registered Nurse Resume Example

• • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing..
• Contributed substantially to successful department NCCH accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care..
• Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
• Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
• Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Ensured that all patient clinical notes and updates were legible for primary physicians.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
• Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
• Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
• Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
• Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·

• • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Completed 211 hours of clinical work in pediatric.

• • Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies, including yoga and meditation for treatment of migraines.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Completed 136 hours of clinical work in family practice.

• • Adhered to all Correctional facility procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including mental
  health and pregnant women.
  • Cared for 10 obstetrics and gynecological patients per shift.
  • Completed 156 hours of clinical work in obstetrics and gynecological

• Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies,

including yoga and meditation for treatment of migraines.
• Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into

medical records.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and

proper use of medications.
• Evaluated patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case

information.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute

conditions.
• Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
• Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services

on primary health care team.
• Completed 132 hours of clinical work in long term care.

• • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies, including yoga and meditation for treatment of migraines.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in [Number] schools each year.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
  • Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
  • Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
  • Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
  • Created diagnostic plans to assess extent of clients' handicap or disability and implemented appropriate program to access special medical treatment or services in workplace.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Completed 127 hours of clinical work in adult care.