Registered Nurse Gastroenterology Resume Example Penn Medicine

REGISTERED NURSE GASTROENTEROLOGY

Professional Summary

Compassionate, hardworking Registered Nurse with over 11 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Gastroenterology, pre- op and post-op environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Work History

Penn Medicine - Registered Nurse GastroenterologyRadnor, PA08/2016 - Current

Work with cohorts to aid patients in understanding requirements for Endoscopic procedures.
Provide care to Pre-op and Post-op patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures.
Educate patients on post anesthesia care, Post-op instructions, and recommended instructions of Endoscopist.
Communicate effectively with patients via patient portal as well as via telephone.
Devoted to working harmoniously with cohorts, physicians and ancillary staff.
Work parallel to Anesthesia providers in preparing patients for Endoscopic procedures (i.e. Starting IV's).

Crozer-Keystone Health System - RN Short Procedure Unit/GastroenterologySpringfield , PA10/2013 - 08/2016

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Gathered lab specimens during GI procedures
Admitted patients for short procedures and GI procedures
Recovered patients post GI procedures.
Educated patients post procedure with discharge instructions
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral and IV
Assisted Anesthesia Department with positioning patients for nerve blocks and Spinal Anesthesia as well as starting IV's

Crozer-Keystone Health System - Operating Room Staff Registered NurseSpringfield, PA10/2008 - 10/2013

Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Verified patient information such as Name, Birthdate and Procedure and operative site to ensure licensed staff was aware of all relevant health factors and that correct individuals received correct care.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Provided effective bedside care to patients to ensure comfortable and successful experiences.
Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of care.
Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
Administered medications as prescribed and checked for any contradictions or any potential complications that nursing staff needed to be aware of.
Scrubbed in to assist physicians with OR procedures
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Crozer-Keystone Health System - Patient Care TechnicianSpringfield , PA07/2006 - 10/2008

Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of Registered Nurses.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Registered Nurses.
Transported elderly patients to and from facilities and performed essential ambulatory care.
Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Cared for patients by providing personal care and ambulation.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Maintained, sanitized and cleaned equipment and instruments to meet patient needs.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.

ACLS & BLS certified

Trained in ACLS & BLS

Skills

Patient Transportation and Transfer
Gastroenterology

Administration of IV's
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pa

Education

2001Widener UniversityChester, PABachelor of Science: Business Administration And Management

2006Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PAAssociate of Science: Nursing

Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MNBachelor of Science: Nursing

Continuing education in Nursing

2008Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PANursing

Coursework in Perioperative Nursing and Perioperative Precept

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Penn Medicine
Crozer-Keystone Health System

School Attended

Widener University
Delaware County Community College
Walden University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse Gastroenterology
RN Short Procedure Unit/Gastroenterology
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Patient Care Technician

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Business Administration And Management
Associate of Science : Nursing
Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Nursing

Registered Nurse Gastroenterology Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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