Registered Nurse, ICU Resume Example Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional

REGISTERED NURSE, ICU

Professional Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 41 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of IV/central lines,surgical,wounds,respirator/ventilator,cardiac treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.

Skills

Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Staff Supervision
Precepting

Shared Governance
Personal Care Needs
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Chronic Disease Management

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU06/2016 to Current
Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional – Clifton Springs, NY

Precepted new ICU nurses.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating inclinical trials.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 22-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 7patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.192
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care's
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 6-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 22 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.22
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including External Pacing,Ventilator,BiPAP, and other procedures.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

Supervising Staff RN on Rehabilitation01/2006 to 11/2016
Clifton Springs Hospital&Clinic – Clifton Springs, NY

Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Provided patient education.
Managed 2 nurses in Vent/Rehab unit handling needs of Chronically ill/Surgical patients.
Worked at least 140 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.

Registered Nurse, ICU09/2007 to 06/2016
Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional – Clifton Springs, NY

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 22-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 7patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training fostering improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including Coronary heart disease, Diabetes,Heart Disease,Renal Failure,Respiratory Disorders.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 6-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 22 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including External Pacing,Ventilator,BiPAP, and other procedures.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Precepted new nurses both in ICU and medical/surgical, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and best nursing practice.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients with direction of provider.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and specialty drips and monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Staff Nurse04/1981 to 11/2008
Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic – Clifton Springs, N.Y

Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing06/1979Finger Lakes Community College- Canandaigua, NY

Continuing education in Assessment Skills,Cardiac Courses:Basic and Advanced,Oncology/Chemo Competent, Wound Care/Vac Dressing Support,ACLS,Stroke Certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional
Clifton Springs Hospital&Clinic
Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic

School Attended

Finger Lakes Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, ICU
Supervising Staff RN on Rehabilitation
Staff Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing 06/1979

Registered Nurse, ICU Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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