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REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Texas Board Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a hospital, nursing home and psychiatric environment. Work well with diverse patient population and habilitate trusting relationships within my field to improve outcomes for patients. Team-Oriented, reliable and dedicated to increasing and enhancing patient care.

Skills

Personal Care Needs
Patient Check-Ins
Infection Control Measures
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Triaging
Staff Supervision
Chronic Disease Management
Collecting vitals

Oxygen saturation standards
Fluent in Spanish
Insulin medication assistance
Patient consultation
Intravenous therapy
Medication Administration
Acute care expertise
Sanitation

Work History

Registered Nurse, 11/2010 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts using RADPLUS with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Vernon Nursing and Rehab, 05/2008 to 10/2010
Company Name – City, State

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting Rehab operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 11/2002 to 07/2007
Company Name – City, State

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
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.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Education

Certificate: Licensed Vocational Nurse, 08/2002
Vernon College - City

Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, 05/2006
Vernon College - City, State

High School Diploma: 05/1993
Vernon High School - City, State

Resume Overview

School Attended

Vernon College
Vernon High School

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Vernon Nursing and Rehab
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Degrees

Certificate : Licensed Vocational Nurse , 08/2002
Associate of Science : Registered Nurse , 05/2006
High School Diploma : 05/1993

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