RN Resume Example VA Medical Centers

Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Acute Care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in a entry level Nurse Practitioner clinical setting.

Work History

VA Medical Centers - RNMemphis, TN07/2017 - Current

Assessed patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and developed therapeutic treatment plans to correct abnormalities.
Accurately documenting observations, assessment, and monitoring for changes in patient conditions Collaborating with health team members to increase positive patient outcomes Providing full ranges of nursing care to patients with many different physical and/or behavior problems.
Communicating effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team: Doctors, social workers, patients, families, etc.
Following established policies, standard of care, and standards of practice.
Ensuring support for the provision of evidence-based nursing care to meet individual patient requirements within the Nursing Service practice environment.
Ensuring that patients receive thorough education and instructions related to care and treatment performed during their visit.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Regional One Health - Registered NurseMemphis, TN08/2015 - 07/2017

Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Methodist University - RNMemphis, TN11/2014 - 08/2016

Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Accomplishments

Supervised team of 30 staff members.
Stroke Certification
Trained and mentored new staff members
Provided bedside care and clinical documentation for an average of 25 patients per day in acute care setting

Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS/CPR) Certified

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
EMR / EHR
Preventative health

Medication Administration
Chronic disease management

Education

Expected in 08/2021Herzing UniversityMadison, WIMaster of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner

12/2018University of Texas At ArlingtonArlingtonBachelor of Science: Nursing

Graduated with 3.0 GPA

05/2013East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, ARAssociate of Applied Science: Nursing

Graduated with 3.0 GPA

05/2008Forrest City High SchoolForrest City, ARHigh School Diploma

Graduated in Top 25% of Class
Graduated with 3.0 GPA
Received Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

VA Medical Centers
Regional One Health
Methodist University

School Attended

Herzing University
University of Texas At Arlington
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City High School

Job Titles Held:

RN
Registered Nurse

Degrees

Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing
High School Diploma

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