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REGISTERED STAFF NURSE, PERIOPERATIVE CARE
Summary

Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 11 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations. Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency. Reliable Perioperative Nurse skilled in keeping patients calm and relaxed prior to surgical procedures. Highly collaborative with skills in bleeding control and patient care plans and assessments. Considered valuable employee with amazing nursing expertise. Patient-driven Perioperative Nurse considered talented leader and enthusiastic employee. Remains calm and composed in stressful situations. Dedicated to exceeding patient care expectations and assisting surgeons with all operating room tasks.

Skills
  • Building trust and rapport
  • Advanced lifesaving procedures
  • Surgical treatment planning
  • Laparasopic procedures familiarity
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
Experience
November 2014 to Current
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart InstituteFort Pierce, FLRegistered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
  • Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranialhematomas.
July 2012 to July 2014
Rock Hill GYN/OBRock Hill, SCRegistered Nurse
  • 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.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
June 2011 to July 2012
Carolinas HealthCare SystemPineville, NCRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
  • 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.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Cared for more than 5 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 36-bed medical/surgical unit.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Education and Training
Excelsior College
Albany, NYNursingBachelor of Science
August 2003
Keiser University
Melbourne, FLMedical Assisting
Associate of Science
November 2008
Excelsior College
Albany, NYNursing
Associate of Science
August 2000
US Air Force Technical Training
Brooks AFB, TXAeromedical Technology
Military Technical Training
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MNNursingAssociate of Science
University Of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MNBusiness Administration And ManagementBachelor of Arts
June 1996
Eveleth-Gilbert Senior High School
Eveleth, MN
High School Diploma
Activities and Honors

Competed Peri-op 101 Course

Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - 2008
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
  • Rock Hill GYN/OB
  • Carolinas HealthCare System

School Attended

  • Excelsior College
  • Keiser University
  • US Air Force Technical Training
  • Hibbing Community College
  • University Of Minnesota - Duluth
  • Eveleth-Gilbert Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Degrees

  • Nursing Bachelor of Science
    Medical Assisting Associate of Science
    Nursing Associate of Science
    Aeromedical Technology Military Technical Training
    Nursing Associate of Science
    Business Administration And Management Bachelor of Arts
    High School Diploma

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