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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Skills
  • Medical Screening
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Examination
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Diabetes Management
  • Patient Care
  • Immunization Skills
  • Home Visits
  • Colostomy Care Familiarity
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Seizure Management
  • Long-Term Care
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
  • Intake and Discharge
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Taking Vitals
  • Strong Medical Ethic
  • Community Advocate
  • Diagnostic Tools Experience
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care
Experience
11/2015 to Current Registered Nurse Community Partnership Of Southern Arizona | Benson, AZ,
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
  • Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Administered prescribed medications to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Assisted in development of school safety plans that targeted problem areas.
  • Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
  • Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
  • Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • Provide teachers/parents assistance with identifying behavioral health problems/learning disabilities.
  • Scheduling behavioral telehealth visits in the school district.
  • Acting as a liaison between school district, parents and doctors with IEPs and 504 plans.
  • Perform Hearing and vision screening
  • Perform weekly Coved 19 testing through Pike County Health Department in the school setting
  • Contact tracing
  • Report data to MDOE monthly
  • Counseling
  • Work with community agencies to keep students safe at home as well in school.
  • In charge of health and wellness of 500 total students/staff members.
  • Assist physicians with sport physicals.
07/2010 to 08/2011 Home Health Registered Nurse Jefferson Health | Gloucester County, NJ,
  • Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
  • Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
  • Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
  • Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
  • Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
  • Resolved issues in field by notifying Nurse Manager immediately to determine course of action.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
  • Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
06/2004 to 06/2010 Registered Nurse Community Partnership Of Southern Arizona | Casa Grande, AZ,
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • 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.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses in compliance with hospital policies.
  • 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.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education and Training
Expected in to to Associate of Science | Nursing Southwest Community College, , GPA:

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School Attended

  • Southwest Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Home Health Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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