registered nurse cn2 resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Specialty in nursing is Orthopedics inpatient and outpatient settings.
Last role was in pediatric outpatients as RN CN2 mostly Orthopedics but included Rheumatology, Sports Medicine and Cerebral Palsy. A percentage of these patients were adults.
Overseen day to day running of the unit eg organized nursing staff assignments, allocated doctors and nurse practitioners work stations, patients rooms etc according to workload of individuals.
Worked very closely with Medical and Surgical team including Social Workers re pre op patients to include extremely medically complex cases
I am an organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Versatile Registered Nurse with over 38 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in various units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Skills
Complex sterile catheterization in the Pediatric setting.
Application of splints
Suture/Staple removal
Wound care
Drain removal
Phlebotomy
Computer skills . Epic system used in last employment.
Extensive communicative skills within multidisciplinary team and patients and families.
Assisting with joint injection/aspirations of adult and pediatric patients
Injection teaching of Rheumatoid pediatric patients
Immunizations
Screening clients for Covid
Experience
Registered Nurse CN2, 04/2005 - 05/2021 Pacific Medical Centers – Mount Angel, OR,
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments inpatient and outpatient setting
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Initially worked at HSS as CN1 as a per diem float on inpatients for a year on night duty then in the outpatient setting as a per diem working on almost every doctors office, then as a full time float. I started full time in pediatric outpatient 2008 and was upgraded to CN2 in 2011.
Conducted research into related medical issues and care standards.
United nursing team to achieve patient care goals and strive towards excellence.
Administered medications, IVs and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions.
Analyzed and interpreted lab results, MRI,s actioned emergency interventions.
Triaged spinal patients in hospital and in the community [covering all of Northern Ireland] by liaisoning with their primary care doctor.
Responsible for waiting times for surgery for patients with scoliosis and assisted with ordering instrumentation for individual surgeries.
Coordinated care for scoliosis patients including those who had to travel to other parts of UK for surgeries and accompanied these patients when necessary.
Responsible for educating nursing staff re spine conditions also presented at local spine conference and give talks in Queen University Belfast to nursing students.
Worked independently while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care
Managed performance of [Number]-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
Total responsibility for hospital per rota nights and weekends in an orthopedic, rheumatology, and geriatric setting. Carried cardiac bleep at this time.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse, 10/1988 - 12/1989 Lawrence Hospital – City, STATE,
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 09/1987 - 09/1988 Holy Name Hospital – City, STATE,
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as feeding tubes.
Registered Nurse, 05/1983 - 12/1986 Belfast Health And Social Care Trust – City, STATE,
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Nursed rheumatology and orthopedic patients during this time.
Education and Training
NCLEX STATE BOARDS: , Expected in 07/1988 - HOLY NAME HOSPITAL - NEW JERSEY, GPA: Status -
ORTHOPEDIC NURSING CERTIFICATE : ORTHOPEDICS , Expected in 04/1985 - Southern Group School of Nursing - Belfast NORTHERN IRELAND, GPA: Status -
CERTIFICATE iN NURSING : NURSING, Expected in 05/1983 - Belfast Southern Group School of Nursing - Belfast NORTHERN IRELAND, GPA: Status -
Accomplishments
Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Courses attended during nursing career for Management, Appraisals, Interviewing, Teaching and assessing, Spine course for operating room nursing, Presentation skills, Nursing research, Pediatric Orthopedic lecture series 15 in all.
OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
Surgical Preparation - Prepared patients for surgery by performing screening tests, evaluating vitals and administering proper medication.
Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
Documentation - Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.
Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patient's health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
Patient Education - Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Family Support - Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.
Participated as a member of the Ambulatory care council and of CNO Council at HSS.
Chosen to be an Ambassador for Magnet on more than one occasion at HSS. Last time was 2021, involved in both a group and a one to one.
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