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Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit resume example with 20+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

I am a caring, hardworking Pediatric Registered Nurse with over 40 yrs of

of Pediatric experience. My experience here at ACH has been in the PICU for a number of years then moving on to the Special Staffing Team were I gained more experience in working in the Heart Center, Burn Unit , NICU, ER and the Med-Surg. areas. I have worked in the Progressive Care Unit for the last few years. I am a very flexible RN and have worked all shifts to help accomadate staffing

Skills
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medical screening
  • Unit administration
  • Bi-lingual in English and [language]
  • Ventilator care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Documenting vitals
  • Critical care
  • Infant CPR certified
  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Preparing for procedures
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • SBAR communication
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Nursing Plan Development
Experience
08/1995 to Current Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Emory Healthcare | Stone Mountain, GA,
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering [Number] to [Number] high acuity patients per shift.
  • Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
10/1992 to 08/1995 Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler Hca | Gainesville, FL,
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.v
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
01/1973 to 09/1992 Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU University Of California Irvine | City, STATE,
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • 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.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Documented all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts up-to-date.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1975 Associate of Science | Regents Univ. of New York, New York, NY, GPA:

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School Attended

  • Regents Univ. of New York

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
  • Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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