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RN, BSN
Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Skills
Experience
October 2005 to September 2020
Company NameCity, StateRN, BSN
  • 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 medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • 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.
  • Cared for more than 23 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 46-bed LTC unit.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Supervised ancillary staff of facility 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.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • 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.
  • Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 170 bed long-term care unit.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
February 1995 to September 2005
Company NameCity, StateLPN Charge Nurse
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
March 1991 to March 2005
Company NameCity, StateLPN
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Education and Training
Expected in December 2021
Grand Canyon University
City, State
Nursing Education
Master of Science
July 2019
Grand Canyon University
City, State
Nursing
Bachelor of Science
December 2004
Miami Dade College
City, State
Nursing
Associate of Science
December 1991
Sheridan Vocational Technical Center
City
Nursing
LPN
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Grand Canyon University
  • Miami Dade College
  • Sheridan Vocational Technical Center

Job Titles Held:

  • RN, BSN
  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • LPN

Degrees

  • Nursing Education Master of Science
    Nursing Bachelor of Science
    Nursing Associate of Science
    Nursing LPN

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