registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 21 years of experience caring for patients within hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Skills
AHA, BLS, ACLS, PALS
MODERATE SEDATION CERTIFICATION
Experience
05/2014 to CurrentRegistered NurseMedside Healthcare | Sandy Springs, GA,
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Administered surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes to facilitate patient care.
Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Reduced potential infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
Conducted training on correct HCM techniques and procedures.
Trained personnel on proper HCM technique.
01/2014 to 05/2014Registered Nurse SupervisorErlanger Health | Chattanooga, TN,
Drove quality assurance and effective evaluation, modification and improvement of services and developed work plans consistent with program goals and objectives.
Maintained safe and productive study, research, work and collaboration space for employees, residents and students and monitored visitors and incoming deliveries.
Managed communication within organization and to outside clients and partners and thoroughly documented and reported overnight activities to management.
Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
Directed and supervised staff performance.
Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
03/2008 to 01/2014Emergency Room Registered NurseStcharles | Los Angeles, CA,
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
08/2000 to 03/2008Medical Surgical Registered NurseBroward Health | Coral Springs, FL,
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Contributed toward meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay and operating according to department specifications.
Championed new nursing care pathways and trends and improved health service to community.
Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2000 to to Associate of Science | NursingDalton State College, Dalton, GAGPA:
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