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registered nurse perianesthesia resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients, with diverse needs, in an ever changing health care system with high demands.
Skills
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Acute care expertise
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Legal Nurse Certification
  • Instructed PALS
  • Pediatric ICU expertise
  • Aeromedical Transport Nurse for Pediatric Critical Care Unit
  • Level II Trauma Experience
  • Peds, PICU and ER charge nurse experience
  • Ability to manage staffing for call-ins etc.
  • Experience with staffing assignments
  • Omnicell knowledge
  • Stroke, Obstetric, Burn experience
  • Cardiac Arrest and Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Expertise
  • Conscious Sedation knowledge and effectively monitoring patient before, during and after procedure
  • Intubation and airway management from neonatal to adult
  • Ability to insert Intra-osseous access
  • Ability to identify pt in need of needle chest decompression
  • Assist with Lumbar Punctures and bone marrow aspirations
  • Can identify a patient in airway, breathing or circulatory compromise
  • Knowledge of transfers and referring centers
  • Effectively treat pain
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient/family focused
  • In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Qualified critical care nurse
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing 
  • Safe NG tube insertion and removal
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Patient positioning competency
  • Clinical experience with child abuse and neglect cases
  • CPR certified
  • Substance abuse expertise
  • Domestic violence prevention
  • Strategic thinker
  • Effective team leader
  • Self-starter
  • Research
  • Superb writer
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • End of life care
  • Rapid patient assessments
  • Sound decision maker
  • Spinal immobilization methods
  • Calm under pressure
  • Fast thinking
  • Patient chart auditing ability
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Close attention to detail
  • Adept multi-tasker
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Strategic planning capability
  • Analytical thinker
  • Planning and development
  • Accomplished leader
  • Independent judgment and decision making
  • Promotes positive behavior
  • Customer retention
  • Process improvement
  • Background in Level II Trauma Center with Burn, Pediatric and High Risk pregnancy expertise
  • Research and analysis
  • Trained in pre- and post-surgical care
  • Mobility assistance aptitude
  • Diabetes, Hospice, Cardiac and Stroke Patient Care
  • Policy and program development expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Superb interpersonal skills
  • Legal/non-legal research
  • Exceptional telephone etiquette
  • Conflict resolution
  • Excellent time management
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Personable and friendly
  • Strong team player
  • Supervisory experience
  • Strong collaborator
        
  • Insulin medication assistance/education
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Tracheotomy care
  • Medical laboratory procedures 
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • IV access skills
  • Chest Tube knowledge
  • Venipuncture/blood draw expert
  • Chest pain management expert
  • Can effectively do an EKG
  • Able to cut a cast and knowledgable of cast care
  • Experienced in various splint applications
  • Hospice philosophy understanding
  • Self-starter
  • Assistance with Women's health exams
  • Ability to anticipate needs and prepare before critical situation occurs
  • Can assist coworkers and doctors without being overbearing
  • The ability to manage an ER thru put effectively meeting the needs of the patient in a high volume and demanding environment
  • Highly functional in the assessing, diagnosis, planning and implementing in the nursing process and scope of practice

 

 

Work History
Registered Nurse-Perianesthesia, 07/2008 - Current
Allina Health Systems Minneapolis, MN,
  • Closely monitor acute conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Trained new staff.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Registered Nurse Investigator, 01/2006 - 09/2008
South Shore Health Rockland, MA,
  • Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
  • Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
  • Collaborated with WVBON investigative findings.
  • Interpreted data from various assessment tools.
  • Produced legal documents, including contracts investigative report derived from information collected via interviews.
  • Aware and stay on top of health care trends and changes occurring in the health care
  • Knowledgable of Ohio Codes for Nursing
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, 01/2002 - 05/2008
Independent City, STATE,
  • Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks.
  • Developed media kits.
  • Increased credibility and client awareness by developing technical/non-technical marketing collateral.
  • Compiled statistical data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Screen or investigate medical malpractice cases for merit.
  • Define the applicable Standard of Care.
  • Define deviations from the adherences to the applicable Standards of Care.
  • Assess the alleged damages/injuries.
  • Identify factors that caused or contributed to the alleged damages/injuries.
  • Organize, tab and paginate medical records.
  • Summarize, translate and interpret medical records.
  • Identify and recommend potential defendants.
  • Conduct literature search and integrate the literature and standards/guidelines into the case analysis.
  • Research and analyze validity and reliability of research studies relied on by all parties.
  • Identify and review relevant medical records, hospital policies and procedures, other essential documents and tangible items.
  • Expand attorney’s medical library.
  • Interview plaintiff and defense clients, key witnesses and experts on medical issues.
  • Consult with healthcare providers.
  • Identify types of testifying experts needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between the attorney and healthcare providers, testifying experts, parties, witnesses and other consultant and service providers.
  • Assist in preparing interrogatories.
  • Review and draft responses with various legal documents and correspondence for attorney’s signature.
  • Assist in exhibit preparation.
  • Assist in preparing deposition or trial examination (cross or direct) questions (from the substance standpoint).
  • Review, analyze and summarize depositions, including past testimony.
  • When relevant, attend depositions, trials, review panels, arbitration, and mediation hearings.
  • Help prepare witnesses and experts for deposition and trial.
    Develop written reports, graphs, charts, and timelines etc. for use as study tools for the attorney.
  • Coordinate and attend independent medical examinations.
  • Assist with life care plan developments.
  • Coordinate and assist in facilitating focus groups or mock trials.
  • Organize, tab and paginate medical records.
    Summarize, translate and interpret medical records.
  • Identify and recommend potential defendants.
    Conduct literature search and integrate the literature and standards/guidelines into the case analysis.
  • Research and analyze validity and reliability of research studies relied on by all parties.
  • Identify and review relevant medical records, hospital policies and procedures, other essential documents and tangible items.
  • Expand attorney’s medical library.
  • Interview plaintiff and defense clients, key witnesses and experts on medical issues.
  • Consult with healthcare providers.
  • Identify types of testifying experts needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between the attorney and healthcare providers, testifying experts, parties, witnesses and other consultant and service providers.
  • Assist in preparing interrogatories.
  • Review and draft responses with various legal documents and correspondence for attorney’s signature.
  • Assist in exhibit preparation.
RN, 03/1996 - 06/2012
Cabell Huntington Hospital City, STATE,
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Performed Charge Nurse duties for 19-bed ER with an 8 bed Acute Care.
  • Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Trained new staff.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Supervised ancillary staff.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within ER Department.
  • Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
  • Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
  • Initiated unit study to identify areas for process improvement.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Transported patients to and from different departments.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
  • Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
  • Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
  • Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
  • Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.
  • Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 1995
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University of Rio Grande - Rio Grande, OH
GPA:
Status - Currently working on BSN via online program.
High School Diploma: College Prep, Expected in 1986
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St. Petersburg High School - St Petersburg, FL
GPA:
Status -

 

Accomplishments
  • Nominated for Nurse of the year in1999
  • Was Gallia Counties "Good Samaritan Hero" in June 2010 stated "Heroic ACT-Exemplifies caring and concern in her services as a nurse".
  • Patient Care
    • Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
    • Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment.
  • Documentation
    • Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing
    • Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Patient Transfer
    • Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Patient Advocacy
    • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Surgical Preparation
    • Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Training
    • Trained team of staff nurses in Pediatric Airway management and the various devices available for pediatric population.

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School Attended

  • University of Rio Grande
  • St. Petersburg High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse-Perianesthesia
  • Registered Nurse Investigator
  • Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
  • RN

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science
  • High School Diploma

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