Registered Nurse resume example with 15+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Excel in blood pressure readings, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturation readings Proficient in patient and family teaching and education Excel with computer operations including: point click care charting and OASIS documentation Perform PT/INR testing, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, lab draws, IV fluid and medication administration, tube feeding (kangaroo pump), medication administration, wound care/ wound vac and catheterization Ensure HIPPA compliance Excellent written and oral communication skills Respond to and recognize emergency situations appropriately
Licenses
Skill Highlights
Eight years of Primary Care experience
Proficient with computer operations including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CPRS, Vista, Electronic Medical record
Efficient knowledge of disease management, preventative health schedules, procedures, processes and education methods
Excellent interpersonal, phone, written and digital communication skills
Successful in adapting to a variety of clinical areas and changing situations
Interdisciplinary collaboration in coordinating patient care
Proficient in triaging telephone calls and clinic patients
Patient advocate
Recognize and respond to emergency situations appropriately
Professional Experience
02/2016 to PresentRegistered NurseState Of North Carolina | Elizabethtown, NC,
Complete in-home med-surg skilled nursing visits.
11/2007 to PresentLicensed Practical NurseThe Mentor Network | Oxnard, CA,
Currently working in Primary Care with eight years of Primary Care experience Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation level and pain level and test results in medical records.
Evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Efficient in patient triage, prioritization and critical thinking skills Skillfully perform preventative health screenings, immunizations (subcutaneous and IM), medication administration, suture removal, drug screen collection, pain agreements, EKG's, bladder scans, catheterizations, visual acuity testing, administrating oxygen and breathing treatments, irrigation of eyes and ears and glucometer readings as needed, diabetic foot exams, wound care, venipuncture lab draws Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Excellent communication skills with patients, including secure messaging and telephonic Efficient with ordering and reviewing lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG, to assist team.
Assist provider with the following procedures: battlefield acupuncture, joint injections, dermatology removal, chaperone as needed-Proficient in providing the following patient and family education: blood pressure monitor training, glucometer training, diabetic teaching, blood pressure teaching, insulin injection administration, health maintenance, disease process and prevention.
Respond to and recognize emergency situations appropriately Ensure all medical equipment and exam rooms were cleaned and stocked daily Chosen to be the pilot team LPN for implementing PACT, secure messaging and to trial national clinical reminders at the Dayton VA Medical Center Charge Nurse-complete nursing schedule daily and daily assignments Clinic educator for SARA lift training and Vocera Preceptor for nursing students and new employees Member of Unit Practice Council for Primary Care Volunteer to work any extra hours for evening clinic coverage and vesting clinics.
11/2005 to 03/2014Licensed Practical NurseDepartment Of Veterans Affairs | Florence, SC,
Home skilled nursing visits.
Patient/family teaching and education Reviewed and provided information in regards to care plans as well as current orders.
Skillfully perform catheterization of males and females, tube feeding administration, kangaroo pump, mickey button via g-tube, insulin injections, medication planner set up and administration, vital signs, wound care Successfully completed head to toe assessments Completed procedures such as blood glucose readings, administering injections, medications Maintain and update care plan as needed Report any change of patient to provider immediately Independently provided focused one-on-one care within the home environment for patients who are at a significant risk for illness or injury Made skilled nursing observations of client health status by monitoring and documenting such things as vital signs, pulse, presence of edema, heart and ling auscultation, blood and urine laboratory values, intake and output, conscious and orientation levels: completed health histories and evaluations, and assessed living arrangements for patient safety.
Education and Training
Expected in 2015Associate of Applied Science | Applied ScienceFortis College of Nursing, Centerville, OHGPA: Applied Science
Expected in 2003Diploma | Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Dayton, OHGPA:
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Skills
blood pressure, catheterizations, catheterization, interpersonal, communication skills, Excellent communication, computer operations, Council, critical thinking, client, Customer service, dermatology, diabetic, disease management, educator, EKG's, EKG, focus, immunizations, injections, irrigation, managing, medication administration, messaging, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, nursing, organizational skills, Patient advocate, patient care, coordinating patient care, Evaluate patient, patient flow, patient safety, Primary Care, processes, Quality Management, Safety, statistics, teaching, telephone, phone, treatment plans, patient triage, Ultrasound, venipuncture, Vista, vital signs, wound care, written, x-rays
Additional Information
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
AWARDS
Attendance award 2009
Care of veterans and their families award 2016
Outer limits nursing award 2010
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