Registered Nurse/Unit Manager Resume Example

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.
• Received and researched complaints from families, patients and clinical staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
• Kept close eye on department operations to maintain effective coverage of all needs.
• Managed performance of nursing staff.
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• 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.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using non invasive techniques.

Remaining currently up to date and licensed in airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.

Administered medications in a timely and proper manner as prescribed by the physician

Monitored possible side effects of medications

Educated patients to prepare them for discharge

Assessments of full body for admission and discharges

Created Personl Care plans to create the safest enviironment for all patients/residents.

Monitor and implement wound vacs, dressing changes and any treatment ordered by the physicians.

Monitor pain and treat with non pharmacological interventions and medications

• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.