registered nurse resume example with 7+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Professional Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 9 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in medical surgical and pediatric hospital environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Precepting
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Acute Care Expertise
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Personal Care Needs
Patient Check-Ins
Infection Control Measures
Setting Up Referrals
Patient Advocacy
Pain Management
Patient Care
Treatment Planning
Medication Administration
Managed Care
Laboratory Procedures
Disease Management
Newborn care
Collecting vitals
Vaccine administration
Supply restocking
Setting up referrals
Oxygen saturation standards
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Insulin medication assistance
Education
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville, NCExpected in 10/2010 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Registered Nurse License - 241306
Work History
Thedacare - Registered Nurse Thedacare Physicians - New London, WI, 02/2020 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Thedacare - Registered Nurse Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton, WI, 01/2016 - 02/2020
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Bayada Home Health Care - Registered Nurse Pediatrics Danville, PA, 05/2014 - 08/2016
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Managed [Number] nurses and nursing activities in [Number]-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Cared for patients in [Number]-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as [Type] and [Type].
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
Recorded and measured [Number] patients' vital signs per [Timeframe], including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including [Type] and [Type] interventions.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Identified [Type] and [Type] conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging [Type] environment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
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