registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
Consistently meet and exceed care standards by coordinating clinical operations and strengthening team performance. Solid nursing background in skilled nursing, cardiac step down, ICU, Medical Surgical, Psychiatric and Emergency room settings. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering optimal care to every patient. Results-oriented nursing leader with strong team management skills and exceptional clinical judgment. Dedicated to making continuous improvements to facility operations and care standards. Dedicated House Supervisor well-versed in using strong leadership and clinical abilities to provide exceptional care to every individual in the facility. Proven to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, colleagues and everyone involved in the healthcare process. Bringing 20 plus years of related experience and looking for a challenging position in a fast-paced environment. Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over a 20 + year career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Employee Supervision
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Process Implementation
- ACLS, BLS, PALS Training - 2022
Newport, TN, 06/2020 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Swainton, NJ, 06/2001 - Current
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Communicated conditions, changes and care updates between clinical staff and physicians.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics.
- Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in care delivery.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac, and neurological critical care units.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Recognized and addressed patients' psychological and physical needs in addition to critical medical needs.
Exeter, NH, 06/2001 - Current
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Communicated conditions, changes and care updates between clinical staff and physicians.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
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School Attended
- Chamberlain University
- Jackson College
- Jackson College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Clinical House Supervisor
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Associate of Science
- LPN
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