Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit Resume Example

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over [Number] years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in [Type] environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking nursing professional bringing [Number]+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to [Type] patients. Knowledgeable about [Type] and [Type] requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Skills

Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Staff Supervision
Precepting

Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
KanTime Software
Triaging
Shared Governance

Acute Care Expertise
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Personal Care Needs

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit05/2014 to CurrentCompany Name, City, State

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as [Type] and [Type].
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.
Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and [Action].
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Performed intravenous therapy procedures, including setting up and monitoring chest tubes, [Type] and [Type].
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.

Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse03/2014 to 05/2015Company Name, City, State

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging [Type] environment.
Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Managed [Number] nurses and nursing activities in [Number]-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to [Number] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including [Type] and [Type] procedures.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
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 outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Recorded details regarding all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts updated.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse05/2012 to 03/2014Company Name, City, State

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Identified [Type] and [Type] conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging [Type] environment.
Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Managed [Number] nurses and nursing activities in [Number]-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to [Number] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including [Type] and [Type] procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Recorded details regarding all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts updated.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
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.
Directed nursing activities for [Number] departments at [Number]-bed hospital with [Number]+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Cared for patients in [Number]-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and [Action].
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Education

Liberty University, CityBachelor of Science, Nursing, 05/2014

Paul D Camp Community College, City, StateAssociate of Science, Nursing, 05/2012

Pruden Center For Industry, CityCertified Nurses Aide, Nursing, 05/2008

Miami Springs Senior High School, City, StateHigh School Diploma, 05/2005

Certifications

Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

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Resume Overview

School Attended

Liberty University
Paul D Camp Community College
Pruden Center For Industry
Miami Springs Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science , Nursing 05/2014
Associate of Science , Nursing 05/2012
Certified Nurses Aide , Nursing 05/2008
High School Diploma , 05/2005

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Resume Example

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