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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, License number 041392914

Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa, License number 117092

Skill Highlights
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Committed to compliance reporting
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Talented in minor surgery assistance
  • Specimen collection/processing proficiency
  • Sterilization techniques mastery
  • OR experience
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Infection control standards expert
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Medical clinical procedures comprehension
  • Experience with reading Electrocardiogram rhythms
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse
April 2013 to CurrentCompany Name - City, State
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Registered Nurse
March 2012 to April 2013Company Name - City, State
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Registered Nurse
January 2007 to January 2012Company Name - City, State
  • Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Administered IV therapy.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Managed team of medical support personnel.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 5-6 high acuity patients per shift.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures.
  • Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
  • Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
  • Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
  • Administered injections.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science Degree : Nursing, December 2006Blackhawk College - City, State

Coursework in Adult and Family Health

Coursework in Acute Care Nursing

Coursework in Women's Health

Coursework in Interpretation of Cardiac Rhythms

Coursework in Psychiatric Care

Coursework in Geriatric Care

Coursework in Pediatric Care

Skills

Immunization administration, obtaining vital signs from patient, proficient in use of Epic Health System.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Blackhawk College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree : Nursing , December 2006

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