Registered Nurse Resume Example Saint Francis Health System

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than twenty years of hospital nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with a variety of disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to varied hospital patient populations.

Skills

Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Unit administration
Licensed Oklahoma driver
SBAR communication
Family and patient support
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Patient education and counseling
Taking vitals

Maintaining feeding pumps
Strong medical ethic
Patient Management
Monitoring vital signs
Administering medicines
Patient Care
Medical assessment
Culturally sensitive

Experience

Saint Francis Health SystemTulsa, OKRegistered Nurse10/2014 to Current

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 medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Trained newRN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Delivered care to 3-6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.

Labette HealthParsons, KSRegistered Nurse07/2000 to 08/2014

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 medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Delivered care to 4-6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
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.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Labette HealthParsons, KSLicensed Practical Nurse06/1999 to 07/2000

Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Labette HealthParsons, KSNurse Assistant09/1995 to 05/1999

Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science:NursingAspen University, Denver, CO

Associate of Science:Nursing05/2000Labette Community College, Parsons, KS

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Saint Francis Health System
Labette Health

School Attended

Aspen University
Labette Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Science : Nursing 05/2000

Registered Nurse Resume Example

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