registered nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
New Mexico State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Pediatric critical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in PICU while driving innovation.
Skills
Medical screening
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Life-sustaining machines
Sterilization techniques mastery
Diagnostic tools experience
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Seizure management
IV and venipuncture certified
Patient Management
Nursing staff leadership
Palliative and Pain Management
Culturally sensitive
Flow sheet charting
Electronic Health Records Management
Documenting vitals
Tracheostomy care
SBAR communication
Ventilator care
Staff Development and Precepting
Diabetes management
Intake and discharge
Critical care
IV drug therapy management
BLS instructor
Colostomy care familiarity
Experience
Registered Nurse, 01/2016 - 02/2021 Cooper University Health Care – Marlton, NJ,
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.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
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.
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.
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.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Registered Nurse, 01/2007 - 11/2015 Cooper University Health Care – Pennsville, NJ,
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.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
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.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
Utilized factors such as package shape and final destination to sort into correct bins for delivery.
Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
Weighed parcels, calculating costs based on type, total weight, and final destination.
Offered support and advice to newer personnel to improve performance.
Set goals and operating procedures that maximized employee effectiveness.
Optimized area coverage by setting and adjusting effective schedules.
Assessed vehicle and equipment conditions and reported concerns.
Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
Medical Specialist, 03/1991 - 03/1995 US Army – , ,
Trained extensively in advanced lifesaving techniques, communications and telemedicine skills to provide best care in remote locations.
Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
Conducted tests, gave vaccines and administered medications for acute and long-term conditions.
Educated personnel on best practices for disease prevention such as trench foot, malaria and STDs.
Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2015 - Gulf Coast State College - Panama City, FL GPA: Status -
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2006 - Gulf Coast State College - Panama City, FL, GPA: Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1990 - Bay High School - Panama City, FL GPA: Status -
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Instructor
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification - Instructor
APHON Certification Training
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Additional Information
While Working for HCA, I was a member of the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team. I worked in both NICU and PICU as well as being trained in Pediatric ER where I would work periodically.
While working at Presbyterian, I was a charge nurse in PICU which had Standard PICU patients, CV PICU patients with recovery of open heart surgery as well as Hematology/Oncology patients.
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