Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit Resume Example Shasta Regional Medical Center

REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY UNIT

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 5 years of nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with cardiac and diabetes disorders.

Skills

Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Seizure management
Patient education and counseling
[Type] care plans
Electronic Health Records Management
Nursing Plan Development
Epic EHR Management
Monitoring vital signs
Infectious disease control
Diabetes management
Patient advising
Documenting vitals
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Medical assessment
Culturally sensitive
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Patient Care

Updating computer records
Mobility assistance
Immunization skills
Health and wellness expertise
Preparing for procedures
Bi-lingual in English and [language]
Family and patient support
Long-Term Care
Catheters
Taking vitals
Maintaining feeding pumps
Performing bladder scans
Palliative and Pain Management
SBAR communication
Culturally-sensitive care
Treating [Condition]
Patient care planning
Compassionate STD care and counselor

Experience

Shasta Regional Medical Center | Redding, CARegistered Nurse, Telemetry Unit12/2019 - Current

Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Supervised [Number]-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
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.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
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.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Premier Surgery Center | Concord, CARegistered Nurse, PACU09/2018 - 12/2019

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Davita Inc. | Fairfield, CARegistered Nurse, Dialysis 01/2018 - 02/2019

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.

Windsor Vallejo Care Center | Vallejo, CARegistered Nurse, SNF

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Supervised ancillary staff of [Number] on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
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.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Education and Training

Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science in Nursing08/2020

University of City of Manila | Manila, PhilippinesBachelor of Science in Computer Science10/1988

Accomplishments

OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patient's health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.

Activities and Honors

Member, Alumni Association

Certifications

Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2020 - 2022
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of California, License number 729807
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2020-2022

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Shasta Regional Medical Center
Premier Surgery Center
Davita Inc.
Windsor Vallejo Care Center

School Attended

Western Governors University
University of City of Manila

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Registered Nurse, PACU
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
Registered Nurse, SNF

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit Resume Example

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