Registered Nurse Resume Example Janet Shouse

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Intravenous therapy
Chronic disease management
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
Lab result interpretation
Strong clinical judgment
Setting up referrals
Personal care needs
Data collection
Hospice and palliative care
Precepting
Patient discharge
HIPAA education
Medication administration
IV setup
Patient management
Gastrostomy buttons experience

At-risk patient care
Patient privacy
Chest pain management
Administering immunizations
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Patient check-ins
Neurology awareness
Managing deadlines
Collecting vitals
Vaccine administration
Pain clinics
Staff supervision
Patient assessments
Palliative care awareness
Home care
Direct patient care

Work History

Janet ShouseRegistered Nurse | Lawrenceburg, TN | February 2018 - Current

Administered medications and treatment to patient and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Maury Regional Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Float Pool | Columbia, TN | February 2009 - September 2016

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.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Crockett HospitalRegistered Nurse | Lawrenceburg, TN | July 2002 - February 2009

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Community Home CareCNT | Lawrenceburg, TN | April 1998 - March 2000

Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence.
Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.

Education

Associate Degree in NursingNursingColumbia State Community CollegeColumbia, TN | December 2007

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Janet Shouse
Maury Regional Medical Center
Crockett Hospital
Community Home Care

School Attended

Columbia State Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
CNT

Degrees

Associate Degree in Nursing Nursing

Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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