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Registered Nurse Home Health Care resume example with 15 years of experience

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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Hardworking [Job Title] accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

[Job Title] with talent for [Task] and [Task]. Strong knowledge of [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in [Software]. Proven history of fostering [Action] to meet team, individual and management objectives.

Skills
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Medication administration expert
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Care planning
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Colostomy care familiarity
Experience
06/2008 to Current Registered Nurse Home Health Care Bayada Home Health Care | Lionville, PA,
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
  • Resolved issues in the field by notifying the [Job Title] immediately to determine the course of action.
  • Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
  • Journeyed to the residences of patients in an effort to deliver exceptional quality nursing care.
  • Ensured that physicians were kept in the loop and notified of all changes in patients' conditions.
  • Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including [Type] and [Type] and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
  • Engaged with patients through participation in [Type] activity, which helped boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Provided mental and emotional support to keep clients happy and healthy.
  • Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
  • Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
05/2006 to 06/2008 Home Healthcare Nurse Medical Search International | Red Bank, NJ,
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
05/2006 to 06/2006 RN Floor Nurse Phoebe | City, STATE,
  • Documented all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts up-to-date.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2006 Bachelor of Science | Nursing DeSales University, Center Valley, PA GPA:
Expected in 05/1990 Bachelor of Arts | Communications Temple University, Philadelphia, PA GPA:

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School Attended

  • DeSales University
  • Temple University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse Home Health Care
  • Home Healthcare Nurse
  • RN Floor Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts

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