Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example Company Name

LoriRogers-Erickson

Summary

Illinois State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in multiple 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 Emergency Medicine while driving innovation.

Skills

Patient monitoring
Medical screening

Unit administration
Neonatal ICU procedures

Experience

Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department10/2019 - Current

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
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.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse07/2005 - 10/2019

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.

Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, ICU01/2004 - 07/2005

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
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.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Education and Training

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign | City, StateGeneral Studies

Black Hawk College | CityAssociate of Arts in Nursing12/2003

Western Governors University | City, StateBachelor of Science in Nursing

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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School Attended

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Black Hawk College
Western Governors University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse, ICU

Degrees

General Studies
Associate of Arts in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example

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