registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Efficient Perioperative Registered Nurse with greater than 20 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Health and wellness expertise
Immunization skills
Gastrostomy tube care
Cesarean section preparation
Intake and discharge
Medication administration expert
Changing tracheostomies
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Staff Development and Precepting
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Diabetes management
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Catheters
Palliative and Pain Management
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Patient education and counseling
Administering medicines
Infant CPR certified
BLS instructor
Patient advising
Monitoring vital signs
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
Preparing for procedures
IV and venipuncture certified
Medication and IV administration
Nursing staff leadership
Performing bladder scans
Experience
Registered Nurse, 01/1999 - Current Henry Ford Hospital – Clinton, MI,
Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Participated in continuing education programs and Robotic technology workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Cared for patients recovering from laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, and other types of general surgery.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/1996 - 11/1999 Lhc Group – Dayton, OH,
Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/1995 - 12/1996 The Vancouver Clinic – Vancouver, WA,
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to ten patients per day.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Expected in - Walden University - Minneapolis, MN GPA: Status -
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in - Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania - Slippery Rock, PA GPA: Status -
RN Diploma: Nursing, Expected in - St. Margaret's Hospital School Of Nursing - Pittsburgh, PA, GPA: Status -
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, Expected in - Lenape Vocational Technical School - Ford City, PA, GPA: Status -
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