registered nurse charge nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
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Summary
Florida State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in acute and non-acute care units. Years in high acuity Ventilator/Telemetry unit. Acute Dialysis in hospital setting along with 16 years of dialysis knowledge including home-hemo in a LTCF, acutes, and outpatient therapies. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams towards achieving patient care goals. BLS and ACLS certified. Multi-state/Compact RN license.
Skills
Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Preparing for procedures
Team supervision
Gastrostomy tube care
Monitoring vital signs
Changing tracheostomies
Administering medicines
Immunization skills
Managing personal care
Enthusiastic caregiver
Mobility assistance
Taking vitals
Removing stitches and staples
Life-sustaining machines
Nursing staff leadership
Flow sheet charting
Catheters
Tracheostomy care
Checking oxygen levels
Cerner
Inpatient and outpatient care
Ventilator care
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Colostomy care familiarity
Vascular care understanding
Staff Development and Precepting
Strong medical ethic
Patient Care
Experience
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 07/2019 - Current Dialyze Direct – City, STATE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 5 to 10 high acuity patients per shift.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, DON, & Clinic Manager, 01/2006 - 06/2019 American Renal Associates – City, STATE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
Administered medications to 20-30 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Provided training and supervision to 3-15 member staff in an outpatient dialysis unit.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
PCT, Unit Clerk, & Registered Nurse, 08/2001 - 01/2006 St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside – City, STATE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Delivered care to 2-8 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Supervised 8-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in - Florida State College At Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL GPA: Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in - Hilliard Middle-Senior High School - Hilliard, Florida, GPA: Status -
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