Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit Resume Example Mat Su Regional Medical Center

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT

Professional Summary

Well-qualified Registered Nurse with full Alaska credentials and extensive experience on a Medical-Surgical unit, and corrections nursing setting. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced hospital and clinical expertise.

Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and assessment during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Experienced in a fast working and constantly changing environment.

Knowledgeable Primary Care Nurse experienced in drug and alcohol detoxification. Proficient in completing scans, documenting histories and managing prescriptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an organized, service-oriented nature. Experienced with Covid-19 nursing and the adaptiveness it requires.

Skills

Patient assessments and vitals
Strong clinical judgment
Charting and clinical documentation
High level of autonomy
Drug and ETOH Detox care planning

Patient education and counseling
Culturally-sensitive, relationship building care
At-risk patient care
Performing EKGs
Chronic disease management

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 10/2019 to Current
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center – Palmer, Alaska

Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 56-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, CNAs, technicians and unit clerks
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
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
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.

Registered Nurse, 02/2019 to 09/2019
State Of Alaska Department Of Corrections – Anchorage, AK

Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 300 patients daily
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
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
Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options

Security Forces Member, 10/2009 to 11/2010
United States Air Force – Goldsboro, NC

Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence
Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special purpose equipment to facilitate operations
Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises
Accounted for more than $ 1 billion in deployable and installation equipment

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 01/2019
Charter College - Anchorage, AK

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
State Of Alaska Department Of Corrections
United States Air Force

School Attended

Charter College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Registered Nurse
Security Forces Member

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 01/2019

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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