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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT

Professional Summary

Seasoned RN offering 26 years of experience in nursing.

Demonstrated Med-surge expertise in the physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Medically ill patients and families.

Accomplishments

Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Supervised team of 17 staff members.

Work History

Company Name - Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitCity, State07/2018 - Current

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Hemodialysis and Endoscopy procedures.

Company Name - RN Case ManagerCity, State09/2014 - Current

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."

Company Name - Registered Nurse, Cardiology City, State05/2016 - 07/2018

Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Company Name - RN Floor Nurse and Charge NurseCity, State08/2004 - 09/2014

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations.
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.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Skills

Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Staff Supervision
Feeding Assistance
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Shared Governance

Acute Care Expertise
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Personal Care Needs
Patient Check-Ins
Setting Up Referrals
Indirect Patient Care

Education

10/1994Moultrie Technical CollegeCity, StateLPN

09/1998Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeCity, StateAssociate Degree In Nursing: Nursing

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School Attended

Moultrie Technical College
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
RN Case Manager
Registered Nurse, Cardiology
RN Floor Nurse and Charge Nurse

Degrees

LPN
Associate Degree In Nursing : Nursing

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Resume Example

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