Rn Charge Nurse resume example with 10+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Skilled and compassionate RN with 13-year licensed nursing background and overall 19-year long-term care experience. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in area of skin/wound care.
Skills
Patient record auditing
Clinical Instruction
Patient care management
Patient assessments
Staff training
Medication administration
Diabetes management
Medication and IV administration
Computerized charting
Care plan management
Quality assurance controls
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Intake and discharge
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Education and Training
Pratt Community CollegePratt, KS, Expected in 05/2019 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing/RN - GPA:ClaireWheatlands
Academic Excellence Achievement Award
Gold Level ACT WorkKeys NCRC Award
University of PhoenixTempe, AZExpected in ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing/RN - GPA:
4.0 GPA
Certifications
Wound Care Training/Certification - 2021
Experience
National Church Residences - RN Charge Nurse East Moline, IL, 08/2020 - Current
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Careone - ADON Holyoke, MA, 09/2019 - 08/2020
Reviewed incident reports daily for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
Oversaw wound/skin program and developed and initiated policies and procedures to standardize delivery of care.
Participated in daily meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Wheatlands Health Care Center - LPN Medicare Nurse/Admissions Coordinator City, STATE, 05/2011 - 12/2017
Directed wound care program with weekly wound assessments/communication with primary care providers and families
Directed restorative nursing program and assisted in creating individualized restorative programs specific to residents' needs
Completed all admissions and discharges to and from facility
Completed MDS for all skilled Medicare residents
Assisted in creating personalized care plans for all residents
Doctor rounds in facility
Participated in risk management and Quality Assurance programs
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