Registered Nurse (Med Surg Stroke) Resume Example

REGISTERED NURSE (MED-SURG STROKE)

Professional Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience in providing exemplary, individualized patient care. I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse with a culture of positive professionalism, competency and outstanding patient advocacy skills with ethical and moral integrity. Caring is my passion and making patients feel better is my happiness.

Skills

Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Urgent and emergency care
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
EHR: Cerner and Epic

Precepting and mentoring
Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
Wound care and dressing
Care of pressure ulcers, surgical drains, ostomies

Phlebotomy (IV therapy and blood draw)
Strong Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

Work History

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Stroke) 05/2018 to CurrentCompany Name, City, State

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.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 29 patients daily.
Care of acutely ill and chronic patients with CVA, CHF, COPD, DVT, Pneumonia, stable head injury, seizures.
Responds to life saving situations and performs CPR effectively and accurately.
Provide interventions to patients who are on alcohol and opiod intoxication and manages their physical and psychosocial withdrawal symptoms.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Urology) 8 years06/2010 to 03/2018Company Name, City, State

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.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such nephrectomy, prostatectomy, TURP, lithotripsy and pyeloplasty.

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Bariatric) 2 years08/2008 to 05/2010Company Name, City, State

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric band procedures.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg / ER) 2 years03/2006 to 07/2008Company Name, City, State

Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.

Education

Our Lady Of Fatima University, CityBachelor of Science, Nursing, 11/2005

Certifications

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Compact State License

License # R107947 Expiry: September 30, 2022

ACLS (American Heart Association)

Expiry: April 20, 2022

BLS (American Heart Association)

Expiry: February 24, 2022

NCLEX RN

California Board of Registered Nursing

NCSBN ID: 21087458

Passed Test on March 2008

Character References

Ms. Teresa Lambert

Director of Nursing - Baptist Health

904-657-8837

Ms. Shannon Smith

Nurse Manager - Baptist Health

808-785-7575

Ms. Joanna Medina

Charge Nurse - Baptist Health

479-459-0691

Ms. Brendalee Lasiter

Team Lead - Baptist Health

479-670-3560

Ms. Melanie Beckham

President of Vintage Health Resources

901-409-8416

Resume Overview

School Attended

Our Lady Of Fatima University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Stroke)
Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Urology) 8 years
Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Bariatric) 2 years
Registered Nurse (Med-Surg / ER) 2 years

Degrees

Bachelor of Science , Nursing 11/2005

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