registered nurse ancc resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Dedicated RN with 16 years experience with strong clinical and people skills. My commitment to the nursing profession is driven by my desire to help people through alleviating their distress and providing quality nursing care. I believe that my caring nature combined with my good communication skills has been particularly helpful to me in my interactions with patients, patients' families as well as with my co-workers, other clinicians and supervisors. Professionally trained Registered Nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.Ā
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Patient/family focused
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Palliative care awareness
High level of autonomy
Problem resolution capability
Thorough physical assessments
Patient evaluation/intervention
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Preceptor
Handle various post-surgical equipment such as Epidural and IV PCA, Central lines, Ā Jackson Pratt, Hemovac, Chest tubes, CPM, SCD, NGT, IS, Colostomy, Nephrostomy and PEG tubes.
Safe NG tube care
Draw blood & start IV line for blood transfusion adn/or IV fluid infusion
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Tracheotomy care
Education
College of New RochelleNew Rochelle, NYExpected in 1996 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
Certifications
Registered Nurse in State, License number 487601
CPR and Infection Control Certified
Experience
Sound Shore Medical Center - Registered Nurse, ANCC City, STATE, 04/1997 - Current
ANCC
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation for Orthopedics and Bariatrics.
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIAās) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of medical, surgical, orthopedic and bariatric patients.
Charge nurse on busy orthopedic/ bariatric/ medical surgical unit. Oversaw average of 13 to 35 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Managed care for post-operative patients Ā with procedures such as Orthopedic surgery, Gastric bypass/banding , GI surgeries Gynacological surgeries etc , through discharge.
Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute and chronic conditions.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Assisted doctors with bedside procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Admission Nurse
Primary assessment and evaluation of medical, pre-operative and post operative patients.
Increased unit productivity for a 32 bed medical/surgical unit by conducting initial patient assessments.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for patients and staff.
Conducted mandated health screenings and special education assessments.Ā
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Pediatric Nurse
Specialized in the nursing care of pediatric patients.
Assisted doctors with bedside and non-invasive procedures.
Experience with various medical and surgical conditions including Diabetes, Asthma, RSV, Gastroenteritis, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Appendectomy, etc.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Liaison between patients, parents and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
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