Registered Nurse Resume Example Abington Jeffersion Lansdale Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Unit environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills

Indirect patient care
Preventative health
Confidentiality
HIPAA education
Patient privacy
Neurology awareness
IV setup
Proper catheter insertion/removal

Direct patient care
Medication administration
Relationship building
Administering immunizations
Charting and clinical documentation
Infection control measures
Patient assessments

Work History

Registered Nurse, 09/2015 to Current
Abington Jeffersion Lansdale Hospital – Lansdale, PA

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
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
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Cared for patients in 450-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Updated patient charts using Sunrise with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
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 catch and address new concerns
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Implemented interventions, including medication administration, catheter insertion and airway management
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
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action

Nursing Assistant, 01/2012 to 08/2015
Abinton Jefferson Lansdale Hospital – Lansdale, PA

Monitored, tracked and report important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional needs
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, with wheelchairs and other assistive devices
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve safe patient handling
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to healthcare staff
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with Sunrise and Microsoft systems
Utilized mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing

Database Analyst, 06/1996 to 09/2015
IMS Health Incorporated – Collegeville, PA

Managed database security including development and access of input systems
Used various statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports
Modified existing databases to meet unique needs and goals determined during initial evaluation and planning process
Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications
Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service

Education

Master of Science: Nursing, Expected in 08/2020
Capella University - Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science: Computer And Information Sciences, 06/2004
Chestnut Hill College - Philadelphia, PA

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 12/2009
Manor College - Jenkintown, PA

Certifications

BLS certified
Registered Nurse in [State]
CPR certified
ANA Certified in Gerontological NP

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Abington Jeffersion Lansdale Hospital
Abinton Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
IMS Health Incorporated

School Attended

Capella University
Chestnut Hill College
Manor College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Nursing Assistant
Database Analyst

Degrees

Master of Science : Nursing , Expected in 08/2020
Bachelor of Science : Computer And Information Sciences , 06/2004
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 12/2009

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