registered nurse medical surgical unit resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
To operate in a dynamic, challenging and stimulating environment which provides opportunities for self, career and organizational development. This desired opportunity would enable me continue to fulfill my passion of rendering care to the client(s) in a holistic way. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Communication
IV Insertion
Emergency Measures
Interpreting EKGs
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Patient Care and Monitoring
Documenting Vitals
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
IV Administration
Intramuscular Injections
Pain Management Techniques
Nursing Intervention Adjustment
EPIC EMR
Medication Administration
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Needs Advocacy
Patient Management
Disease Processes
Nursing Assignments
Nursing Process
Care Planning
Medical Charts and Records
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 07/2022 - Current Pacific Medical Centers – Redondo Beach, CA,
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Medical Surgical Nurse, 08/2017 - 12/2019 Adventist Health System – Columbia, MD,
I assessed and identified patients’ needs, then implemented and monitored the patient’s medical plan and treatment
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, 11/2014 - 09/2015 The Waters Senior Living – Oak Creek, WI,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, 11/2012 - 10/2014 The Waters Senior Living – Rochester, MN,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Science, Expected in 10/2023 - Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA: Status -
Diploma: Midwifery, Expected in 03/2017 - Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital - Sokoto, Nigeria, GPA: Status -
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing Science, Expected in 05/2012 - Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital - Sokoto, Nigeria, GPA: Status -
Certifications
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
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Affiliations
Member, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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