registered nurse resume example

Here I worked on a surgical floor getting patients post op. Assisting with pain management, wound care, and physical therapy. I also took role as charge nurse to assist with daily assignments and delegating task to other staff members. Assisted with feeding and bathing as well as recovery during patient stay.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• 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.
• 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.

I had started out with this company as a CNA I and worked my way up to CNA II as a wound aid and then to LPN for 4 years as I finish my ADN program. I enjoyed my experience in this nursing facility as it had taught me to have patience and to prioritize my daily task.

• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Assisted with patients active of daily living, rehabilitation, medication administration.