Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine Resume Example Advocate Medical Group

REGISTERED NURSE, INTERNAL MEDICINE

Summary

Knowledgeable, dedicate and well-organized medical professional with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Expertise in delivering compassionate nursing care while maintaining the code of ethics. Demonstrates clinical expertise, leadership skills and conflict resolution . Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations. Proficient in providing a combination of both analytical and technical skills along with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Characteristics

Telephone Triage
Critical thinking and problem solving
Time management and stamina
Training & development
Teamwork and dependability
Patient safety
Empathy
Leadership
Self Motivated
Prioritization

Autonomous
CI management
Patient satisfaction
Patient Care and Education
Workflow and Patient Management
Policy and procedure compliance
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Clinical skills
Patient Health Education
Complying with regulatory guidelines

Experience

Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine|Advocate Medical Group - Fox River Grove, IL|09/2019 - Current

Assessed patients' concerns, current symptoms and medical histories to triage health issues.
Improved patient health, wellness and outcomes through proactive education on conditions and optimal lifestyle choices.
Communicated with care and compassion to help patients feel comfortable with procedures and increase compliance with health directives.
Ensure strict safety compliance measures are followed during patient visits.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Provide leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care.
Provides training and development to associates through clinical competency and distribution of Advocate resources.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Communicates with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitor's diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Prioritized and triaged all calls for high volume, fast-paced medical office; implementing strict triage policy protocols to seamlessly facilitate home care advice, coordination of future care needs, specialty care intervention, and elevation of serious situations to the ER.
Responsible for maintaining on going CI goals as established by supervisor .

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department|Advocate Sherman Hospital - Elgin, IL|07/2019 - 09/2020

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.

Medical Assistant|Advocate Medical Group - Algonquin, IL|06/1998 - 07/2019

Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment and test systems to maintain testing accuracy.
Use of EPIC electronic medical records system.
Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
Administered rapid tests such as Strep, FLU and HCG to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.

Education and Training

Chamberlain University College Of Nursing |Addison, IL|12/2018Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Certifications

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse - License NO. 041.475645
BLS Certification

Accomplishments

Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Fit test champion

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Advocate Medical Group
Advocate Sherman Hospital

School Attended

Chamberlain University College Of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing

Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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