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registered nurse pre post operative resume example with 4+ years of experience

Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Professional Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 10+ years of experience in various healthcare roles. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced perioperative settings. Proudly maintaining highly productive, efficient and quality-driven environment at all times. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in perioperative settings.

Skills
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Preventative health
  • Family Education
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Procedure preparations: Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Vitals monitoring for all age groups
  • HIPAA education
  • High level of autonomy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient discharge
  • IV setup
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Trauma recovery
  • Chronic disease management
  • Meditech, Point-Click-Care use
Education
Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX, Expected in 03/2018 ā€“ ā€“ Associate of Science : Nursing - GPA :
Blinn College Bryan, TX, Expected in 08/2011 ā€“ ā€“ Certification : Vocational Nursing - GPA :
Certifications
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
Work History
Hca - Registered Nurse, Pre/Post-Operative
Aurora, CO, 02/2019 - Current
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on various surgical procedures.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for many patients each day in high-volume acute surgical setting.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Chi St. Joseph's Health - Registered Nurse, Surgical/Trauma
City, STATE, 04/2018 - 02/2019
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • 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.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • 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.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
CHI Skilled Nursing And Rehab - RN/LVN Charge Nurse
City, STATE, 12/2016 - 03/2018
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Collaborated with other staff on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX
  • Blinn College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Pre/Post-Operative
  • Registered Nurse, Surgical/Trauma
  • RN/LVN Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
  • Certification

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