Registered Nurse Resume Example Gulf Coast Medical Center

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Professional Nurse with 19 years with knowledge of acute care and 7 years in Short Stay Rehab in the CLC. Effectively caring for patient population from infant to adults and end of life. Providing patient-centered care to achieve optimal patient outcomes in the clinical setting. Currently pursuing a position within the VHA.

Skills

Preceptor to new employees
Proficient in English
Proficient with use of CPRS, BCMA and VISTA
Supervise staff
Consult and advocate with providers and social workers regarding needs of veterans
Appointment scheduling and patient transport
Arrange for transportation via VA motor pool for discharge
Delegate patient care assignments

Provide Patient Education
Patient assessments
Care plan development
Effective communication
Mange patient admissions, discharges and transfers
Collaborate with therapist/therapies regarding needs of veteran and use of adaptive devices
Wound care management
Provide intravenous therapy via PICC lines, CVL and peripheral lines

Work History

Registered Nurse, 04/2003 to 08/2005
Gulf Coast Medical Center – Ocean Springs, MS

Complete comprehensive assessments, care planning , implementation and management of patient's conditions
Ensure effective treatment through monitoring of treatment
Provide primary nursing care to chronically ill patients on Medical-Surgical Unit
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, feeding and activities of daily living
Administer medications intravenously, intramuscular, subcutaneous, by mouth and feeding tubes
Document assessments and changes in electronic medical records
Collaborate with families, patient and primary care physician regarding patient's plan of care
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Provider continuous patient education
Notify on call medical provider of changes in condition
Report to Nurse Manager

Registered Nurse, 01/1993 to 07/2012
Ocean Springs Hospital – Ocean Springs, MISSISSIPPI

Served as relief charge nurse and primary nurse for 29 bed medical-surgical unit; As relief charge nurse with hospital setting was responsible for management of staff/unit; Reporting to Nurse Manager; Provided world class care and management of patient population from infants to adults
Served as clinical liaison for Ocean Springs Hospital pediatric unit; Provided information from Singing River Hospital pediatrics; Ensured all staff were implementing protocols, such as, double verifying pediatric weight -base meds, infant security, Iv therapy and other procedures involving pediatrics
Management of surgical patients with minor and major procedures; Responsible for primary and ongoing assessments of patient populations
Collaborate with Case Management and Social Work regarding patient discharge needs
Responsible for schedule home health services/equipment companies to deliver DME to hospital or patient's home
Preceptor to new nurses and employees in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Act efficiently in patient emergencies such as code blue and rapid response situations
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Worked with multidisciplinary care teams to develop, initiate, manage and advocate for patient population
Notify on call medical provider of changes in condition
Monitor patients on telemetry and report abnormal rhythms

Registered Nurse, 07/2012 to Current
VAMC Biloxi – Biloxi, MS

Active member in discharge planning and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams regarding veterans discharge planning needs
Functions as team leader/charge nurse for Short Stay Rehab 12 bed unit a; delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes. Reports to Nurse Manager. Task of preparing veterans for off station and on station appointments. Responsible for scheduling follow up appointments with providers in private sector
Implement resident's care plans and deliver continued patient centered care
Contributed substantially to successful department LTCI accreditation
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to termination while providing patient health education and supervision
Collaborates with providers and disciplines regarding needs of veterans. Report changes in status to provider with follow up intervention
Environmental Rounds Champion for 15-2 Miss/Potomac. Serve as BCMA champion; Monitor for prn effectiveness and missed medications; Falls Champion for Potomac Unit; Monitor falls and document monthly guidelines per CNL recommendations
Managed the patient discharge and admissions process
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Coordinated patient care with hospital standards
Administer medications intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while maintaining personalized treatment plans
Provide continued education and teaching to veterans as needed
Collaborate with therapist regarding needs of veterans, such as , wheelchair, wheelchair gloves and adaptive equipment for dressing
Notify medical on call of changes in condition
Provide wound care to veteran's with various conditions involving wound integrity
Assist in increasing benchmarks in prn effectiveness and falls
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. Reporting to provider

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing: Nursing, 1992
University Of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS

Accomplishments

While at Ocean Springs Hospital received honors as Employee of the Month in November of 2000.
2004 voted Nurse of the Year for unit.
2019 Nominated Star for initiating the new care plan process

Affiliations

Board member of USM alumnae Association.
Member of Mississippi Nurses Association

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Gulf Coast Medical Center
Ocean Springs Hospital
VAMC Biloxi

School Attended

University Of Southern Mississippi

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor Of Nursing : Nursing , 1992

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