registered nurse icu resume example with 8+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Qualified California Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in various medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Skills
Diet and Nutrition
Care Coordination
Procedure Room Preparation
Monitoring Vital Signs
Critical Thinking
Medication Administration
Treatment Preparation
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Procedure Assistance
Medical Procedure Preparation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Attention to Detail
Accurate Documentation
Compassionate and Caring
Creative Problem Solving
Medical Recordkeeping
Patient Care Assessment
Infection Control Procedures
Surgical Assistance
Convalescent Care
Treatment Plan Modification
Student Precepting
Direct Patient Care
Work History
09/2021 to CurrentRegistered Nurse, ICUHouston Methodist | San Antonio, TX,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and extensive wound care.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
05/2016 to 09/2021Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab/Cardiology/ IRDepartment Of Veterans Affairs | Miles City, MT,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
Used CERNER to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
01/2014 to 05/2016Registered Nurse, Float PoolChildren's Health | Allen, TX,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on various units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
06/2013 to 01/2014Registered NurseBethany Home Society | City, STATE,
Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Collected blood, and urine laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
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.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Expected in 10/2022 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingGrand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZGPA:
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Expected in 06/2012 to to Associate of Science | NursingBorough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York, New York, NYGPA:
Expected in 06/2007 to to Associate of Arts | GeneralCity College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CAGPA:
Expected in 06/1998 to to High School Diploma | Manteca High School, Manteca, CAGPA:
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School Attended
Grand Canyon University
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York