registered nurse acute rehabilitation unit resume example with 14+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Registered nurse with compassion for patients to reach their optimum level of wellness with developed aptitude for implementing nursing care to help improve the physical , emotional, mental and spiritual status of not only patients but also their caregivers . Multilingual and fluent in English and Tagalog, offering solid comprehension and no discrimination of cultural diversity and beliefs. Although wisdom through years of experience is true, there is always room to grow and learn to be better!
Skills
Patient Care and Safety
Problem resolution and communication/ Costumer Service
Planning and coordination
First Aid/CPR, Acute Rehab RN Certified
Records Management/ Computer Documentation
HIPAA
Collecting and interpreting vital signs
Collecting specimens
Admissions/Discharges
Treatment Care Plans
Bedside Care Primary RN/ Relief charge Nurse
Education and Training
Benguet State UniversityLa Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Expected in ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Adventist Health System - Registered Nurse, Acute Rehabilitation Unit Tampa, FL, 09/2009 - Current
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans and observing compliance and safety.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, relay patients' needs and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Helped pediatric and adult patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 30-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Monitored and educated nursing students and junior nurses on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies to improve standards or care.
Cared for more than 5 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 30-bed acute rehabilitation unit.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork as well as provide discharge education.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 4 to 5 high acuity patients per shift.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
John Muir Health - Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Post Surgery City, STATE, 10/2006 - 09/2009
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Received patients from surgery as well as prepared patients for surgery.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
John Muir Health - Registered Nurse, Float Pool City, STATE, 04/2007 - 08/2009
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Provided professional nursing care and interventions to patients on Medical-Surgical floors that are short of staff.
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