registered nurse pain management resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience specializing in medical-surgical, trauma, PACU, wound/ostomy care, and pain management. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex wounds. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical operational tasks in fast-paced and high-pressure setting.
Expertise in initiation and care of the following: Central line, Foley catheter, supra-pubic catheter, all drains, ileostomy, colostomy, ileoconduit, chest tube, bladder irrigation, rectal tube, tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, Insulin pump, etc....
Patient and family advocacy
Work History
09/2016 to CurrentRegistered Nurse - Pain ManagementAtlantic Health System | Paramus, NJ,
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further pain.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. Assisted physician with the following sterile procedures: LESI, TESI, TFESI, SNRB, MBB, RFA, PRP, SI CSI, Spinal facet injections, Dorsal Column Stimulator Trials, Discogram, and all major joint injections.
Expert at administering and monitoring conscious sedation
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 50 patients each day in high-volume sterile procedure based setting.
Kept optimal supply levels in intake rooms, procedure rooms, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collected blood and prepared for lab testing.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
10/2019 to CurrentRegistered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care UnitAtlantic Health System | Randolph, NJ,
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.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 60 patients each day in high-volume surgical setting.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 60 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
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.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
10/2002 to 09/2016Registered Nurse -Med/Surg/Trauma NurseSt. Francis Healthcare System | City, STATE,
Charge Nurse
Served on Safe Staffing Committee
Served on Fall Prevention Committee
Served on Skin Care and Wound Prevention Committee
Served on CAUTI Prevention Committee
Served on CLABSI Prevention Committee
Assessed patients for any complications immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 10 surgical patients per day.
Communicated medical information, including discharge instructions to patients and their families to reduce return visits.
Oversaw and managed all clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Managed staff nurses and nursing activities in 40 bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 40 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 5-10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
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.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
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.
09/2014 to 09/2015Registered Nurse - Wound/Ostomy and Continence St. Francis Healthcare System | City, STATE,
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Expert in wound vac initiation, monitoring, and care.
Assured that pressure ulcer prevention was a priority at facility by promoting the importance to all medical staff, including education of risks and prevention measures.
Education
Expected in 05/1995 to to High School Diploma | Scott City High School, Scott City, MOGPA:
Expected in 09/2002 to to Associate of Science | Practical NursingCape Girardeau Career And Technology Center, Cape Girardeau, MOGPA:
Expected in 10/2005 to to Associate of Science | Nursing - RNThree Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MOGPA:
Expected in to to Bachelor of Science | NursingCentral Methodist University, Fayette, MOGPA:
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