registered nurse emergency department resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Skills
Creative Problem Solving
Data Entry Software
Decision Making
BLS certified
ACLS certified
TNCC certified
PALS certified
Clear Patient Communication
Critical Thinking
Work History
03/2010 to CurrentRegistered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentMunson Medical Center | Frankfort, MI,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
1999 to 2010Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitMemorialcare Health System | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Implemented hands-on nursing care and therapeutic interventions to achieve prompt recovery and discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
07/1995 to 01/1999Certified Nursing AssistantBirmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center East, Llc | Center Point, AL,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Expected in 12/2008 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingAurora University, Aurora, ILGPA:
Expected in 12/1998 to to Associate of Science | NursingWaukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WIGPA:
Expected in 06/1993 to to High School Diploma | Mukwonago Senior High School, Mukwonago, WI, GPA:
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