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REGISTERED NURSE, ICU

Summary

Hardworking and reliable registered nurse for the last 30 years with strong ability in communication and people skills. Offering years of knowledge in ICU. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. North and South Carolina State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients and leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Looking to bring expertise to your team.

Skills

Team management
Working collaboratively
Critical thinking
Communication
People skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Leadership
Coordination
Friendly, positive attitude
Time management

Training & Development
Organization
Collaboration
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Medical records management
Medical screening
Workflow Optimization
Patient relations

Experience

May 2004 to Current

Company NameCity, StateRegistered Nurse, ICU

CARE OF PATIENT ON BALLOON PUMP
CARE OF PATIENT ON CRRT
CARE OF PATIENT WITH EKOS
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

July 1997 to May 2004

Company NameCity, StateRegistered Nurse, ICU

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

May 1990 to July 1997

Company NameCity, StateMedical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Supervised patient health parameters, including blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Education and Training

May 1999

Fayetteville State University
City, StateNursing
Bachelor of Science

May 1990

Fayetteville Technical Community College
CityNursing
Associate of Science

Certifications

American Nurse Association member
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CPR certified through American Heart Association

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School Attended

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville Technical Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, ICU
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Degrees

Nursing Bachelor of Science
Nursing Associate of Science

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