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Registered Nurse Perioperative Unit resume example with 14+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
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Summary

Versatile Registered Nurse with over fifteen years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in perioperative units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Care
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Decision Making
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Patient Discharging
  • Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
  • Clinical Education
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Organizational Skills
  • People Skills
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Problem Resolution
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Computer Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Supervision & Leadership
Experience
Registered Nurse-Perioperative Unit, 06/2015 to Current
Texas Health Resources SouthlakeCity, STATE,
  • Interim Supervisor over the perioperative units from 11-2021 until 04-2022
  • Full-time charge nurse for six years over preop
  • Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
  • Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • 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.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Registered Nurse-Perioperative Unit, 06/2009 to 06/2015
Baylor Regional Medical CenterCity, STATE,
  • Perioperative and postoperative nurse
  • Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
  • Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
  • Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
  • Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
Registered Nurse-Cardiac Telemetry, 01/2008 to 05/2009
Baptist Health Medical CenterCity, STATE,
  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
  • Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
  • Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
  • Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
  • Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
  • Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education and Training
Associate Degree: Nursing, Expected in 12/2007
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock - Little Rock, AR
GPA:
Bachelors Degree: Heath Administration, Expected in 08/1997
University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR
GPA:

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School Attended

  • Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
  • University of Central Arkansas

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse-Perioperative Unit
  • Registered Nurse-Perioperative Unit
  • Registered Nurse-Cardiac Telemetry

Degrees

  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelors Degree

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