Registered Nurse resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to diverse groups of patients. Knowledgeable about Oasis medicare and EMR/EHR requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting exceptional patient satisfaction standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Skills
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
EMR / EHR
Medication Administration
Health screening and identifying potential medical complications
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 36-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Joint replacements, bowel resections, neurosurgery procedures and amputations.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Utilized Meditech to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Cared for patients in 40 -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment utilizing McKesson, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 7 patients daily.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 08/2013 - Baptist School of Health Professions - San Antonio, TX, GPA:
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