Registered Nurse Resume Example Mt. Ascutney Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in in-patient and out-patient 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
Chronic Disease Management
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Personal Care Needs

Intravenous Therapy
Feeding Assistance
Acute Care Expertise
Infection Control Measures

Work History

Registered Nurse, 07/2015 to 08/2020
Mt. Ascutney Hospital – Windsor, Vermont

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
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.
Participated in Ethics policy committee, meeting monthly to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
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.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Community Rehabilitation Treatment RN, 07/2012 to 06/2020
HCRS – Springfield , VT

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
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.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Registered Nurse - ICU, 01/2011 to 10/2013
Valley Regional Hospital – Claremont , NH

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 02/2004 to 06/2011
Athol Memorial Hospital – Athol, MA

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
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.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
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.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
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.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2007
Mount Wachusett Commiunity College - Gardner, MA

Practical Nursing Certificate: Practical Nursing, 05/1970
Mount Wachusett Community College - Gardner, MA

Elected to Class President of 2002 LPN class.

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified exp. 03/2021
ACLS exp. 03/2021

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mt. Ascutney Hospital
HCRS
Valley Regional Hospital
Athol Memorial Hospital

School Attended

Mount Wachusett Commiunity College
Mount Wachusett Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Community Rehabilitation Treatment RN
Registered Nurse - ICU
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2007
Practical Nursing Certificate : Practical Nursing , 05/1970

Registered Nurse Resume Example

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