registered staff nurse perioperative care resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 27 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.
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.
Skills
Point-Click-Care EMR
Clinical Leadership and Supervision
Medication and IV Administration
Charting and Documentation
Accurate Documentation
Patient Care Assessment
Medication Administration
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Creative Problem Solving
Patient Examination
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Monitoring Vital Signs
Care Coordination
Attention to Detail
Dispensing Medication
Building Trust and Rapport
HIPAA and Confidentiality
Infection Control Procedures
Infection Control
Experience
07/2001 to CurrentRegistered Staff Nurse, Perioperative CareCommunity Health System | Jefferson City, TN,
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers or regular hospital beds.
Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, betadine and infection prevention products.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Incorporated business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
12/1997 to 07/2001Medical ICU Registered NurseCentura Health | Goodland, KS,
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
12/1995 to 12/1997Registered Nurse HomeCarters Special Care | City, STATE,
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
06/1995 to 12/1995Nursing Home Registered NurseColonial Belle Nursing Home | City, STATE,
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education and Training
Expected in 03/1993 to to Bachelor of Science | Nursing AdministrationSilliman University, Dumaguete, Philippines, GPA:
Expected in 03/1985 to to High School Diploma | Victoria School Foundation, Quezon City, Philippines, GPA:
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