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REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Compassionate, competent and professional Registered Nurse with several years of experience in medical/surgical units and multi specialty, ambulatory surgical centers. Proficient in peri-operative nursing, EMR charting and patient satisfaction to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Adult/Pediatric Nursing Experience: Medical/Surgical, Preop/PACU, Circulate and Sedation.
Florida Multi-State RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Peri-op 101
Computerized charting documentation (EMR): Epic, AMKAI Solutions, HST, MEDITECH, Cerner, E-preop
HIPAAA & Regulatory Agency Compliance
Lead PRE-OP Anesthesia Screen
Intake and discharge

Vitals Assessments
Medication and IV administration
Pain management
Patient education and counseling
Staff Education Coordinator
Fire and safety Coordinator

Experience

Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse07/2020 - Current

Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients on surgery and anesthesia.
Assessed, treated and evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Company Name | City, StatePre-Op PACU Registered Nurse02/2019 - 04/2020

Delivered peri anesthesia nursing services including systematic continuous assessment of patient conditions, reporting pertinent information, performing appropriate interventions, and evaluating patient responses.
Education coordinator to the Pre-op/PACU to promote improvement of nursing care for the unit.
Ensured physician orders were followed while continuously measuring patient progress toward designated outcomes and revising plan of care as necessary.
Monitored IV sedation including regional and spinal anesthesia and completing anesthesia pre-op screening.
Reviewed surgical and anesthesia consents with the surgical patient, performed head-to-toe nursing assessments on surgical patients, and reviewed or cross-referenced all surgical paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Company Name | City, StatePre-Op PACU Registered Nurse06/2012 - 03/2020

Telephonic coordination of adult and pediatric peri operative assessment and lab work required for patients; including documenting and reporting pertinent results as well as supported patient post-operative care and stabilization and preparation for return to the home environment.
Performed thorough and accurate continual patient assessment including anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist or surgeon and accurately documenting actions in medical records.
Assisted with invasive procedures including utilizing expertise with the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during general, orthopedics, ophthalmic, ear/nose/throat, gynecological and procedural surgeries.
Managed the overall nursing care as circulator in the operating room and ensured a safe and comfortable environment.

Company Name | City, StatePre-op PACU Registered Nurse 12/2007 - 05/2012

Demonstrated the necessary practical, knowledge and skills required for the role of the peri- operative nurse in accordance with patient care and regulatory standards of practice including abiding by HIPAA rules.
Assessed patient understanding of procedures, checked surgical consent for accuracy and completeness including obtaining and witnessing patient's signature, and consistently reviewed charts for adherence to clinical protocols.
Ensured that H/P is a complete full examination of all body systems and dated within 30-days prior to procedure.
Verified surgical site verbally with patient per policy, participated in the anesthesia time-out process if performed in the pre- op area prior to administration of pre-operative blocks or prior to the induction of anesthesia.
Initiated intravenous therapy as prescribed, utilized aseptic technique utilizing appropriate IV start kit, catheter, and fluid, ensured that medication was labeled appropriately, and utilized appropriate documentation or physician's orders.
Administered pre-operative medications as prescribed and utilized safety medication practices such as aseptic preparation, labeling, identifying high alert and independent check medications, 7 medication rights, or narcotic waste.
Monitored patient if IV sedation given in pre-op setting to ensure patient maintained airway, monitored vital signs to maintain normal range and stability, administered oxygen, and provided continuous monitoring and support as needed.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pain blocks and was readily available to assist with anesthesia as needed.

Education

Colorado Mountain College | City, StateAssociate of Science in Nursing2003

Resume Overview

School Attended

Colorado Mountain College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse
Pre-op PACU Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse Resume Example

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