Registered Nurse Resume Example Osf Healthcare - Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with 26 years of a range of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with various med/surg diagnoses. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to orthopedic patient populations.

Skills

Enthusiastic bedside patient caregiver
Flexibility of scheduling and floating to specialty units
Basic medication and IV administration
Accuracy and thoroughness of charting

Patient and family education and support
Coordination of Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Staff Development and Precepting
Nursing staff leadership

Experience

Osf HealthcareJuly 2004 to CurrentRegistered Nurse
Palos Heights , IL

Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Cared for more than 9 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising coworkers to handle needs of 36 bed orthopedic/med/surg unit.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Coordinated care for up to 11 patients per shift in busy Med/Surg setting.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Indirect care for up to 28 patients, while in charge, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Facilitated patient flow of admissions and transfers.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management as both unit and union representative.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Leveraged nursing skills to provide relief assistance to ED, ARU, Mental Behavior Health Units, ICU, CCU, PCU, CDU and Oncology departments.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 36-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
Cared for patients with colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Prepared for and participated in Joint Commission reviews.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered direct patient care.

Osf HealthcareApril 2002 to July 2004Registered Nurse
Poplar Grove , IL

I traveled to numerous Skilled Nursing Facilities. I gave direct patient care and I also was the supervisor of the facility at times. I performed most of the skills as previously mentioned during my current position at AVH. I would be the primary nurse for as many patients as 28 at one time for an 8 hour shift. During this job. I would care for patients on ventilators, tube feedings, colostomy care and end of life, just to name a few.

Osf HealthcareJanuary 1999 to June 2000Registered Nurse
Sheffield , IL

I was employed in the out patient oncology department for Dr.Edward Malloy. The job consisted of : secreterial work, calling patients with lab results, scheduling patient appointments, performing VS on patients.

Osf HealthcareJune 1994 to January 1999Registered Nurse
Spring Valley , IL

My duties included assisting with procedures such as vasectomies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, suturing and suture removals, skin biopsies, physicals, VS, well and sick visits. I would perform basic office duties including follow-up phone calls and scheduling appoitments.

Education and Training

Western Pennsylvania School of NursingJune 1994Diploma of Nursing: NursingCity

Activities and Honors

Nominee for Cameo of Caring in 2014

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