Registered Nurse Resume Example Life Care

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Florida State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 2 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in nursing home and Rehabilitation care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements.

Skills

Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Nursing staff leadership
Diabetes management
Workflow Optimization
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Critical care
Acute and rehabilitative care
Emotional awareness
Triaging patient concerns
Long-Term Care
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
Administering medicines
Monitoring vital signs
Intake and discharge

Gastrostomy tube care
Strong medical ethic
Health care consultation
IV and venipuncture certified
Patient discharging
Medical assessment
Patient care planning
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Computerized charting specialist
Licensed Florida driver
Wound care specialist
Enthusiastic caregiver
Patient Management
Tracheostomy care
Patient Care

Experience

Life Care | Lauderhill, FLRegistered Nurse12/2018 - 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.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Delivered care to 15 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 10-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.

HEARTLAND OF TAMARAC/INSPIRE | TAMARAC, FLLPN

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 15 patients per day.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 15-bed hospital.

SPRINGTREE REHAB AND NURSING HOME | Sunrise, FLLPN

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 15 patients per day.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 15 bed hospital.

Education and Training

Hope College Of Arts & Sciences | Fort Lauderdale, FLAssociate of Arts in Nursing06/2016

Academy For Practical Nursing And Health Occupations | West Palm Beach, FLAssociate of Arts in LPN06/2009

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Life Care
HEARTLAND OF TAMARAC/INSPIRE
SPRINGTREE REHAB AND NURSING HOME

School Attended

Hope College Of Arts & Sciences
Academy For Practical Nursing And Health Occupations

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
LPN

Degrees

Associate of Arts in Nursing
Associate of Arts in LPN

Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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