registered nurse bsn resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 17+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Acute Care, critical care,OB, Geriatric patients. Knowledgeable about case management and inter-qual criteria requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Staff Supervision
Precepting
Triaging
Preventative Health
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN, 02/2020 to Current Rolling Hills Hospital – City, STATE,
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Supervised and managed functions for 26-bed geriatric psychiatric unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Led successful 5-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse Utilization Case Manager, 01/2015 to 10/2019 Chickasaw Nation Medical Center – City, STATE,
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Used inter-qual to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
Verified legibility of all patient clinical notes and updates prior to review by primary physicians.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Registered Nurse OB Staff, 03/2003 to 10/2015 Chickasaw Nation Medical Center – City, STATE,
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, examining ultrasounds and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Led successful 6-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
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.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Arts: Registered Nurse, Expected in 05/2003 to Murray State College - Tishomingo , GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 12/2020 to East Central University - Ada , GPA:
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