Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Resume Example

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.

Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Worked with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.

Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.

Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.

Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.

Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.

Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.

Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.

Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.

Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.

Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.

• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
• Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery.
• Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
• Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

• Educated staff on basic medical precautions, general healthcare and resident hygiene assistance.
• Coordinated resident transportation needs, including providing sedation when medically appropriate.
• Instructed staff and residents regarding routine procedures to maintain a sanitary and healthy environment.
• Assisted in developing and implementing individual resident treatment plans.
• Prepared accurate medical documents, charts and reports.
• Supervised cleanliness, sanitation and safety in assigned areas.
• Monitored and supported resident safety and well-being.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.