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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT

Summary

Ohio-licensed Registered Nurse since 2016. Over 2 years of experience in managing multiple patients with a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses on a 30 bed Medical-Surgical/telemetry Care Unit. Another 2+ years of experience as a Hospice RN case manager that required management of up to 18 patients weekly with terminal illnesses. Works very well in both team and independent settings. Values a strong work ethic to ensure satisfaction from both employer and clients.

Skills

Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
SBAR communication
IV drug therapy management
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
BLS certification
Electronic Health Records Management
Medication and IV administration
Palliative and Pain Management

Catheters
Tracheostomy care
Licensed Ohio driver
Family and patient support
Workflow Optimization
Seizure management
Colostomy care familiarity
Performing bladder scans
Body mechanics knowledge
Taking vitals

Experience

Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit03/2020 - Current

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.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.

Company Name | City, StateHospice Registered Nurse Case Manager11/2017 - 03/2020

Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit08/2016 - 11/2017

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.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.

Education and Training

Shawnee State University | City, StateAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing05/2016

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School Attended

Shawnee State University

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Resume Example

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