Registered Nurse Resume Example Upstate University Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Precepting
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Acute Care Expertise
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Personal Care Needs
Setting Up Referrals

Work History

10/2019 - CurrentRegistered Nurse | Upstate University Hospital - Syracuse, NY

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 13-25 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 5 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

05/2014 - 10/2019Licensed Practical Nurse | Central New York DDSO - Syracuse, NY

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

01/2015 - 02/2019Licensed Practical Nurse | James Square Health And Rehabilitation Center - Syracuse, NY

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Education

10/2019Excelsior College, Albany, NYAssociate of Science: Nursing

06/2015Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NYAssociate of Science: Liberal Arts And General Studies

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Upstate University Hospital
Central New York DDSO
James Square Health And Rehabilitation Center

School Attended

Excelsior College
Onondaga Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing
Associate of Science : Liberal Arts And General Studies

Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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