Registered Nurse Relief Charge Neuro Stroke Unit resume example with 19+ years of experience
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Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 19 years of hospital experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with neurological and cardiac disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to [Type] patient populations.
Skills
Medical screening
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Patient education and counseling
Gastrostomy tube care
Intake and discharge
Removing stitches and staples
Diabetes management
Colostomy care familiarity
Stroke care plans
Medication and IV administration
Maintaining feeding pumps
Patient discharging
Palliative and Pain Management
Medication compliance
Inpatient and outpatient care
Culturally sensitive
Cerner
Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
Vascular care understanding
Tracheostomy care
Staff Development and Precepting
Performing bladder scans
Catheters
Administering medicines
Immunization skills
Experience
Registered Nurse-Relief Charge/Neuro-Stroke Unit, 09/2001 - Current Armor Correctional Health Services – Chesapeake, VA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 40-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Charge Registered Nurse, 01/2006 - 06/2008 Lane Regional Medical Center – Zachary, LA,
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Led 6 team unit, promoting quality care for up to 12 patients per day.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit; coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording all cardiac rhythm data.
Registered Nurse, 09/2001 - 01/2006 BayCare Health System Inc. – City, STATE,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2016 - St. Petersburg College - Clearwater, FL GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2001 - Pasco Hernando State College - New Port Richey, FL, GPA:
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