registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided education to patients on detox, withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Medical screening
Life-sustaining machines
Patient education and counseling
Epic EHR Management
Taking vitals
Flow sheet charting
Culturally-sensitive care
Infectious disease control
Emotional awareness
Patient discharging
Palliative and Pain Management
Diabetes management
Nursing staff leadership
Patient relations
Patient Management
Strong medical ethic
Seizure management
Gastrostomy tube care
Electronic Health Records Management
Medication and IV administration
Patient Care
Culturally sensitive
IV drug therapy management
Tracheostomy care
Medical assessment
Experience
Registered Nurse, 11/2017 - Current Covenant Hospice – Milton, FL,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
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.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 30-bed medical-surgical unit.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
RN Case Manager, 05/2015 - 10/2017 Kingman Hospital, Inc. – Kingman, AZ,
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment, reducing patient wait time by [Number]%.
RN, 08/2001 - 05/2015 Baptist Memorial Health Care – Oxford, MS,
Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2011 - University of Oklahoma - Tulsa, OK, GPA: Status -
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