Registered Nurse, PACU Resume Example Surgical Center Of Downer's Grove

REGISTERED NURSE, PACU

Professional Summary

Compassionate and competent Registered Nurse with a well-developed nursing knowledge acquired from school and several clinical placements in fast-paced healthcare facilities. Efficient, thorough, and passionate about providing personalized care to patients while focusing on comfort, safety, and patient dignity. Highly flexible, multi-talented, and a quick learner who is fast at absorbing new ideas, developing useful expertise, and adapting to changing scenarios. Currently seeking a challenging and intellectually stimulating nursing position with a reputable healthcare institution that values passion, positivity, integrity and hard work.

Work History

Surgical Center of Downer's Grove - Registered Nurse, PACUDowners Grove, IL01/2001 - Current

Conducted patient assessments to provide physician with important patient health information used to manage ongoing care
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring vital signs, caring for wounds, managing pain, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans, monitoring side effects and documenting patient conditions
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork
Inserted, maintained and removed IVs according to physician's instructions
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion

Telemetry, Saint Francis Hospital And Saint Joseph - Clinical Placement Experience Chicago, IL09/2017 - 04/2019

Reviewed patient charts and physician orders, implemented treatment plans and care
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Cared for patients with tracheostomy and provided suctioning and tracheostomy cleaning
Cared for patients in labor and provided comfort to patient and family members
Created care plans and implemented them under preceptor supervision
Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications with EPIC program
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms
Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
Achieved care objectives by working collaboratively with other team members to provided personalized nursing care to patients' from diverse background

Ballert Orthopedic - Collections RepresentativeChicago, IL01/2011 - 05/2014

Answered multi-line phone, took product orders and transferred calls
Verified accuracy and completeness of detailed information which included ability to identify missing or inconsistent information or data
Reasoned with customers and attempted to negotiate full balance payments
Handled irate customers smoothly to achieve performance targets
Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options
Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collections, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate

Accomplishments

􏰀 NCLEX/RN Licensure, Current
American Heart Association Basic Life Support,
Current 􏰀 NIH Stroke Scale International Test, January 2019

LANGUAGES

􏰀 English (Proficient) 􏰀
Spanish (Proficient)

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Skills

􏰀 Knowledge in standard medical equipment
Remarkable ability to deal promptly with emergency situations
􏰀 Strong verbal and written communication skills.
􏰀 Proficiency in patient assessment
Outstanding ability to communicate effectively with people of different ages, cultures and abilities
Dedicated to upholding professional conduct standards, and providing outstanding, focused patient care
Remarkable ability to organize, prioritize, and multi task

Meticulous attention to details with flexibility in strategic thinking
Proven ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Discreet and understands the importance of confidentiality
Caring and attentive by nature with a genuine desire to help others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

04/2019Resurrection UniversityChicago, ILBachelor of Science: Nursing

06/2017City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago, ILAssociate of Applied Science

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Surgical Center of Downer's Grove
Telemetry, Saint Francis Hospital And Saint Joseph
Ballert Orthopedic

School Attended

Resurrection University
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, PACU
Clinical Placement Experience
Collections Representative

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science

Registered Nurse, PACU Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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