Registered Nurse, ICU Resume Example Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

REGISTERED NURSE, ICU

Professional Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over five years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proactive worker committed to helping medical professionals including nurses provide top-notch patient care. Skilled in numerous treatments with knowledge of Acute Care for Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Trauma patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Skills

Privacy and confidentiality
Regulatory compliance
Charting and clinical documentation
Trauma recovery
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise

Tracheostomy/Ventilator care
Staff education
Resource allocation/Issues resolution
Mentoring proficiency/Team Collaboration
Coaching and mentoring

Work History

02/2015 - CurrentRegistered Nurse, ICU | Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System - Spartanburg, SC

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Updated patient charts using McKesson/Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of ICU patients in challenging Surgical/Neuro/Trauma ICU environment
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Cared for patients in 22-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Monitored patient condition, including 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
Provided exceptional care to multiple high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients as a member of the Code/Rapid Response Team
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and competency workshops
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
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 22-bed neuro-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to three patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, PCAs and unit ambassadors

01/2011 - 09/2015Assosiate Retail Manager | Under Armour Inc. - Gaffney, SC

Referred customers tospecialized selling teams to build long term trust
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
Measured team performance and reported metrics to leadership team members
Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals
Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers
Supervised end-to-end stock management, including examining incoming inventory, merchandising shelves and preventing shrinkage
Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers
Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly
Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge
Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency
Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning

05/2014 - 02/2015Patient Care Assistant | Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System - Spartanburg, SC

Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
Responded to 14-28 patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries
Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding

Education

12/2014University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SCBachelor of Science: Nursing

05/2010Gaffney High School, Gaffney, SCHigh School Diploma:

Certifications

Basic Life Support Instructor (Oct. 2017-Present)

Acute Life Support Provider (Nov. 2014-Present)

Nursing Licensure #228873

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Under Armour Inc.

School Attended

University of South Carolina Upstate
Gaffney High School

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, ICU
Assosiate Retail Manager
Patient Care Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing
High School Diploma :

Registered Nurse, ICU Resume Example

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