Registered Nurse Resume Example St. Luke's University Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic bilingual speaking Registered Nurse with over 2+ years experience in clinical setting proving nursing care to diverse population as an effective advocate for patients and their related care

Licenses

Registered Nurse BLS American Heart Association American Nurses Association EKG Pain management Obtain a Position as a Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Certified National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Bachelors of Nursing (B.S.N.)-Registered Nurse Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.)-Registered Nurse

Skill Highlights

KEY SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Team player, able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, excellent time management skills, active organization skills, and good analytical skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Professional member of the American Nurses Association and Nurses Service Organization
Detailed understanding of MS Office and electronic medical record management
Community involvement to raise funds for charitable causes (ex. National Alliance on Mental Illness-NAMI) Walk for Mental Health Support
Fluent in three languages

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse 08/2014 to 12/2014
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem, PA

Acute Rehabilitation Center/Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Utilize and prioritize the nursing process to assess patient's needs, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care
Assess and evaluate patient's rehabilitative condition which are recovering from Cerebrovascular Accidents, Orthopedic surgeries, Cardiac surgeries, Brain injuries, and Motor vehicle accidents; recorded changes on status; execute immediate and appropriate action; and inform physician for further consultation
Administer medication via all routes, read laboratory results, perform EKG, effectively able to perform Blood Transfusions, Foley insertion and maintenance care, Central Venous Catheter care, Heparin Drip, PCA pump management, change wound Vac dressing and maintenance care, Tracheostomy care, Ostomy Care, Phlebotomy, and Intravenous therapy
Document accurately on patient's status
Deliver continuity of care by providing clear patient discharge instructions and provide ongoing patient education regarding the disease process, medications, and follow-up care
Demonstrate independent judgment and initiative to plan the clinical outcome
Able to assist in Rapid Response
Collaborate and coordinate with interdisciplinary team (Physicians, residents, medical students, nursing staff, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy) to maintain constant communication to ensure alignment of patient needs
Proficient in Functional Independent Measures (FIM) scoring system
Assume the role of a charge nurse periodically; delegate responsibilities, staff assignment, ensure compliance with current St. Luke's policies, procedures, and regulations Cardiac-Surgical Unit
Assess patient cardiac needs
Able to assist in Rapid Response Team and Code Blue
Able to Initiate, Maintain, and Titrate Cardiac related Drips (ex. Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Insulin)
Able to provide pre-op and post-op care for open heart surgical patients; Able to provide care for chest tubes and epicardial wires
Able to monitor telemetry rhythm and interpret rhythm

Registered Nurse - Per Diem 12/2012 to Current
Caring Hospice Fort Washington, PA

Work independently to provide on-call immediate symptom management relief for terminally ill patients (ex. Pain management).
Constant communicate with physicians, families, facility staff, and pharmacy regarding patient's status
Implement physician's plan of care, and establish a nursing care plan via the nursing process
Participate and supervise interdisciplinary hospice team consistent of large committees
Provide education and compassionate emotional support to patient's and family members
Knowledge of 2014 Pennsylvania Medicare and Medicaid regulations to refer patients/families to other appropriate hospice disciplines and utilize community resources
Be a patient's advocate, team player, maintain strict confidentiality, and maintain current and diligent documentation records.
Assess physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs for patient and families, Provide ongoing full body physical assessment, assess and treat multiple stage wounds, provide ostomy care, and foley catheter insertion and care.

Registered Nurse - Per Diem 11/2012 to Current
ACTS Retirement Life Communities, Normandy Farm Estates Blue Bell, PA

Respond to emergency and trauma calls and make appropriate immediate decisions and provide treatment
Perform full body physical assessment using the nursing process
Collaborate with PCP, review lab results and notify physicians
Supervise medical technicians and LPN's
Respond to patients' medical and emotional needs
Maintain accurate documentation Critical Care Experience -Student Nurse
Assisted with Code Blue. 12-lead EKG placement and monitor cardiac rhythm
Responsible for PCA monitoring, advanced neurological assessment, and tracheostomy care and suctioning. Observed intubation and assisted with cardioversion and bronchoscopy.
Assisted with blood transfusion and hemodialysis, performed central line care, administered feeding via G-tube, and cared for post-op knee and hip patients.
Assessed children from ages six months to 18 years providing care for various types of childhood diseases (RSV, asthma, chicken pox, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, etc.). Provided oxygen therapy. Comforted parents, and taught them discharge care for their children.

Education and Training

Bachelors: Registered Nurse Drexel University Philadelphia, PA, US Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA June 2014 Bachelors of Nursing (B.S.N.)-Registered Nurse Honors and Activities: GPA: 3.8; Dean's list

Associate in Applied Science: Registered Nurse Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA, US Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.)-Registered Nurse August 2012 Honors and Activities: GPA: 3.8; Dean's list; graduated with highest honors - summa cum laude Member of Phi Theta Kappa (honor society)

Accomplishments

GPA: 3.8; Dean's list
GPA: 3.8; Dean's list; graduated with highest honors - summa cum laude
Member of Phi Theta Kappa (honor society)

Professional Affiliations

Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -BLS (American Heart Association)

Skills

Cardiac, Catheter, Documentation, Ekg, Pca, Principal Component Analysis, Registered Nurse, Therapy, Critical Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Pain Management, Pharmacy, Team Player, Mental Health, Ms Office, Organization Skills, Time Management, Laboratory, Maintenance, Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, A.a.s., Associate

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