registered nurse cvicu resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 9 years of cardiac patient care experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with chronic and post-op cardiac disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to intensive care patient populations.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Medical screening
Health care consultation
IV drug therapy management
Nursing staff leadership
Administering medicines
Mobility assistance
Managing personal care
IV and venipuncture
Cerner
Flow sheet charting
Patient discharging
Colostomy care familiarity
Diabetes management
Tracheostomy care
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Treating post-op thoracic surgery patients
Patient education and counseling
Maintaining feeding pumps
SBAR communication
Electronic Health Records Management
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support Certified
Experience
Registered Nurse, 02/2021 - Current Heartland Health – Saint Joseph, MO,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.
Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
Registered Nurse, CVICU, 03/2014 - 01/2021 Atlantic Health System – Union, NJ,
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Cared for patients with complicated illnesses pre and post open heart surgery, and am proficient at cardiac devices such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation(ECMO), Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT),
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse, 10/2012 - 03/2014 Highmark Inc. – Phoenix, AZ,
Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Telemetry Registered Nurse, 11/2011 - 09/2012 Adventist Health System – Black Mountain, NC,
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment, including telemetry monitors, mobility assist devices, and Electronic Medical Records
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
Minister of Student Ministries , 08/2001 - 08/2010 Living Water Church – City, STATE,
Kept a detailed journal of youth ministry proceedings.
Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernizing operations.
Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.
Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel, including support staff within academic institutions, departments and alumni organizations.
Planned, administered and controlled budgets to maintain accurate financial records and produce financial reports.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Developed public speaking skills, and was responsible for speaking publicly at services for the adult population and the student age population.
Coordinated and worked closely with musicians to perform at services.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/2018 - Ohio University - Athens, OH GPA: Status -
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/2011 - Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn, MI, GPA: Status -
Certificate of Youth Ministry: Clinical Christian Counseling, Expected in 06/2003 - William Tyndale College - Farmington, MI GPA: Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1996 - Cornerstone Academy - Riverview, MI, GPA: Status -
Activities and Honors
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing 2010
Michigan Nurses Association Excellence in Nursing Award 2016
Certifications
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support Certified 2020
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [year to present]
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