registered nurse float pool resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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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 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.
Accomplishments
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Recipient of the Daisy Award for nurses
Skills
Critical Thinking
Patient Examination
Procedure Assistance
Patient Condition Monitoring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control Procedures
Medication Administration
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, 01/2022 to 04/2022 Department Of Veterans Affairs – Middletown, OH,
Travel Nursing 13 week assignment in ICU Float Pool
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings and identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented medication and IV administration including multiple drip titration of vasopressors, sedation, and anticoagulants.
Catheter insertion including IV ultrasound insertion and blood draws, management of central lines and arterial lines.
Airway management including ventilator support, BIPAP, CPAP, assisting with Intubation and Extubation.
Floated amongst all medical and ICU floors of the hospital including transplant, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Cardiac ICU, medical and surgical and telemetry floors.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, 09/2016 to 12/2021 Sutter Health – Jackson, CA,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and worked with the care team to determine the next course of action.
Managed patients with ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, nasal cannula, assisted with intubation and chest tube insertion and other bedside procedures.
Provided care to patients with multi-system organ failure and damage, post code TTM management, neurological damage, STEMI and NSTEMI, post-op, post cath lab, ventilator and ARDS.
Skills include CRRT with PrismaFlex machines, Ultrasound guided IVs and blood draws, telemetry monitoring, abg interpretation, titrating multiple vasopressor and sedation drips and anticoagulation, direct post op recovery, various other tubes and drain management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, ABG results, laboratory results, Imaging results, and communicating with the care team.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 09/2004 to 08/2016 United Surgical Partners International – El Paso, TX,
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Master of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2015 to Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2004 to Arizona State University - Tempe, Arizona, GPA:
Certifications
ACLS, American Heart Association -Expires 6/30/2022
BLS, American Heart Association- Expires 6/30/2022
NIHSS, National Institute of Health- Expires 9/30/2023
CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses - Expires 12/31/2024
RN License, Compact Status, Arizona State Board of Nursing - RN129553 - Expires 3/1/2024
RN License, California Board of Registered Nursing - 95274511 - Expires 3/31/2024
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