Registered Nurse-Mother Baby Unit Resume Example
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REGISTERED NURSE-MOTHER BABY UNIT
Professional Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience delivering exceptional care to a diverse population of patients. Knowledgeable about Infant/Pediatric care as well as patient education. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Efficient in coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
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Work History
01/2018 to CurrentRegistered Nurse-Mother Baby UnitCompany Name | City, State
- Update patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administer different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Equip patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 6-10 patients daily.
- Vaccinate patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Participate in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions. Including postpartum and newborn discharge instructions.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Partner 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.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Explain course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
08/2016 to 12/2017Registered NurseCompany Name | City, State
- Participated in development of school safety plans that addressed areas of concern, including Blood Borne Pathogens and flu.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed health screening for students by conducting Vision and hearing evaluations.
- Delivered scheduled and PRN medications.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Oversaw health services for school of Over 700 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of students and faculty in a learning environment.
10/2014 to 08/2016Registered Nurse-Burn Unit Company Name | City, State
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 6-10 patients daily.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 30-bed medical-surgical/burn unit, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- 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.
Education
05/2014Bachelor of Science Degree | NursingUniversity of South Carolina Aiken , City
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- NRP certified
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School Attended
- University of South Carolina Aiken
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse-Mother Baby Unit
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse-Burn Unit
Degrees
- 05/2014 Bachelor of Science Degree | Nursing
