Registered Nurse Resume Example Southern Cancer Center

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of one-on-one patient experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with cancer and hematologic disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to chemotherapy patient populations.

Skills

Electronic charting
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
IV drug therapy management

IV and venipuncture certified
Medication and IV administration
Hematology testing aptitude
Oncology expert

Experience

Southern Cancer Center | Mobile, ALRegistered Nurse11/2019 - Current

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.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.

Southern Cancer Center | Mobile, ALRegistered Nurse03/2018 - 07/2020

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.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center | Foley, ALRegistered Nurse04/2012 - 01/2016

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
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.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.

University Of South Alabama | Mobile, ALRegistered Nurse08/2009 - 02/2011

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 oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Cared for more than 6 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 6-bed 32 unit.

Education and Training

University of South Alabama | Mobile, ALBachelor of Science in Nursing2009

Certifications

Oncology Certified Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ONS Certification

I am currently certified in the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. I plan on taking the OCN boards test this year.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Southern Cancer Center
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
University Of South Alabama

School Attended

University of South Alabama

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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