Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example Mercy Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking and veteran ER Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 20-year record of success in nursing and desiring School RN position.

Skills

Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Triaging

Acute Care Expertise
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Well Visit Procedures
Critical Care
Experience with Pediatrics to Geriatrics

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department06/2004 to Current
Mercy Hospital – Rogers, AR

Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Routinely care for patients from birth to geriatrics
Extensive knowledge with pediatric population and age specific care
Charge Nurse and Clinical Coordinator experience for ER department
Extensive critical care experience such as Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Ventilator management

Registered Nurse, ICU03/2001 to 06/2004
Mercy Hospital – Rogers, AR

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine08/2000 to 03/2001
Mercy – Rogers, AR

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing05/2000Northeast Alabama Community College- Rainsville, AL

Pre-MedicineMiddle Tennessee State University- Murfreesboro, TN

High School Diploma05/1993Plainview School- Rainsville, AL

Certifications

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TNCC-trauma
ASLS-stroke
BLS-health care provider course
RN licensure

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mercy Hospital
Mercy

School Attended

Northeast Alabama Community College
Middle Tennessee State University
Plainview School

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Registered Nurse, ICU
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing 05/2000
Pre-Medicine
High School Diploma 05/1993

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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