registered nurse emergency department resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Skills
Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Electronic Health Records Management
Sterilization techniques mastery
Infectious disease control
Patient Care
Health and wellness expertise
Medication and IV administration
Patient care planning
Family and patient support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Life-sustaining machines
IV drug therapy management
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
IV and venipuncture certified
Hematology testing aptitude
OR and ER experience
Patient Management
Critical care
Compassionate STD care and counselor
Taking vitals
Patient relations
Emotional awareness
Diabetes management
Education and Training
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UTExpected in 08/2015 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Florida Community College of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL, Expected in 05/2002 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Scripps Health - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Encinitas, CA, 07/2015 - Current
Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
Prioritized care based on clinician orders and current patient symptoms to optimize resource utilization.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Davita - Registered Nurse East Islip, NY, 08/2012 - 06/2015
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Delivered different degrees of prenatal care and birthing of infants
Valley Health - Nurse Educator Hedgesville, WV, 06/2010 - 08/2012
Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to promote development of staff members.
Planned and implemented extra-curricular educational programs such as workshops or lectures that address special topics.
Co-implemented newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to advance staff development.
Maine Health - Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Damariscotta, ME, 06/2002 - 05/2010
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
Delivered initial treatment for patients with fractures and bone breaks ranging in severity.
Supervised and upheld cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.
Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
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