Registered Nurse Resume Example

Jan 2015 to Present

Trauma Registrar

• Responsible for data collection, both abstracting and analyzing, data entry, and data completion of the trauma patient.
• Responsible for data submission, distribution, and report generation within the designated time frame.
• Assists with projects under the direction of the Trauma Program Director.
• Vaccinated patients.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Aug 2004 to Oct 2015

Jan 2015 through Oct 2015 (Causal position)

Emergency Department

• 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.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, CVA, trauma, and pneumonia.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
• Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• At times, served as acting charge nurse of a 52 bed Emergency Department.