Registered Nurse Resume Example USPI Gamma Surgery Center

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Well-qualified Nurse with full PA credentials and extensive experience in med-surg and surgery settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Dedicated and compassionate Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 07/2016
Pittsburgh Technical College - Oakdale, PA

Specialized Associates Degree: Surgical Technology, 2001
Western School of Health And Business Careers

Licensure, Certification and Clearances

Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania State Board of NUrsing, #RN687148

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Pa Child Abuse History Clearance

Criminal Record Check

FBI fingerprint Record Check

Skills

Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Appointment Scheduling
Taking Vitals
Well Visit Procedures
Patient Check-Ins
Data Entry
EMR / EHR
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Sanitation
Collecting vitals

Oxygen saturation standards
Strong clinical judgment
Patient consultation
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Biohazardous waste disposal
Patient confidentiality
Pre-surgical preparation
Setting up and operating equipment
Passing surgical instruments
Safe sharps disposal
Infection control protocols
Specimen collection
Patient transportation
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Relationship Development

Work History

Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to Current
USPI Gamma Surgery Center – Pittsburgh, PA

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as pain injections, cataracts, plastic , and neuro procedures.
Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Registered Nurse, 08/2016 to 01/2020
UPMC St. Margaret – Pittsburgh, PA

Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Recorded and measured 6 patients' vital signs per 8hr, including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Used cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Updated patient charts using cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over numerous patients daily.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
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.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
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 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Lead Surgical Technologist, 04/2006 to 08/2016
UPMC St. Margaret's – Pittsburgh, PA

Worked with nurse clinician to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Liaised between most department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning general procedures for optimal efficiency.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Surgical Technician, 10/2001 to 04/2006
Ohio Valley Hospital – Mckees Rocks, PA

Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Additional Information

Military Experience

US Army 91D - Surgical Technician 3/1997 - 3/2005

Worked in Brooke Army Medical Center(BAMC), Ft Sam Houston Tx, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center(WRAMC) Washington D.C. as a Surgical Tech. Deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan from April 2002 - Dec 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a Surgical Technician. Honorably discharged in March 2005 after serving eight years.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

USPI Gamma Surgery Center
UPMC St. Margaret
UPMC St. Margaret's
Ohio Valley Hospital

School Attended

Pittsburgh Technical College
Western School of Health And Business Careers

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Lead Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technician

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 07/2016
Specialized Associates Degree : Surgical Technology , 2001

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