RN/Charge Nurse Orthopedic/Neurosciences Unit Resume Example Billings Clinic

RN/CHARGE NURSE - ORTHOPEDIC/NEUROSCIENCES UNIT

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Work History

RN/Charge Nurse - Orthopedic/Neurosciences Unit, 04/2015 to Current
Billings Clinic – Billings, MT

Supervise and be a resource for RNs and CNAs on the 35-bed unit.
Assess and evaluate staffing needs of the unit based on census and patient acuity; adjust staff levels accordingly throughout shift.
Give safe patient assignments according to acuity level and experience level of staff.
Manage caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously; providing quality, compassionate, direct bedside care, IV therapy and wound care.
Care for a variety of patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, TBI, and seizures.
Care for post-op patients following a variety of orthopedic surgeries including hip, knee, traumatic fractures.
Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals, neurovascular checks, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care.
Obtain admission history including past medical history and home medication list, entering collected data into Cerner.
Complete daily head-to-toe assessments of patients, monitor patient condition closely, report any changes to appropriate provider and accurately document in patient medical record.
Monitor and document accurate intake and output.
Manage and assess tubes and drains such as JP, Hemovac, and Foley catheters.
Manage and assess IV lines, including PICC lines, Central lines, and implanted ports.
Manage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive devices, emotional requirements).
Administer medications as ordered by provider, monitor responses and document appropriately.
Effectively and appropriately delegate patient care to ancillary staff.
Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
Create and maintain open and effective communication with the care team including MD, PA, PT/OT/ST, RT and Care Management.
Precept and orient new hires and travelers to the unit.

Registered Nurse- Transitional Care Unit, 12/2011 to 04/2015
Billings Clinic – Billings, MT

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Manage caseload of 7-8 patients simultaneously; providing quality, direct bedside care, IV therapy and wound care.
Obtain admission history including past medical history and home medication list, entering collected data into Cerner.
Complete daily head-to-toe assessments of patients, monitor patient condition closely, report any changes to appropriate provider and accurately document in patient medical record.
Monitor and document accurate intake and output.
Manage and assess Foley catheters.
Manage and assess IV lines, including PICC lines, Central lines, and implanted ports.
Manage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive devices, emotional requirements).
Administer medications as ordered by provider, monitor responses and document appropriately.
Effectively and appropriately delegate patient care to ancillary staff.
Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
Create and maintain open and effective communication with the care team including MD, PA, PT/OT/ST, RT and Care Management.

Registered Nurse - Aspen Meadows TLC Unit, 08/2009 to 12/2011
Billings Clinic – Billings, MT

Provided outstanding care to 7-8 patients simultaneously; providing quality, direct bedside care, IV therapy and wound care.
Obtain admission history including past medical history and home medication list, entering collected data into Cerner.
Complete daily head-to-toe assessments of patients, monitor patient condition closely, report any changes to appropriate provider and accurately document in patient medical record.
Monitor and document accurate intake and output.
Manage and assess Foley catheters.
Manage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive devices, emotional requirements).
Administer medications as ordered by provider, monitor responses and document appropriately.
Effectively and appropriately delegate patient care to ancillary staff.
Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
Create and maintain open and effective communication with the care team including MD, PA, PT/OT/ST, RT and Care Management.

Education

Bachelor of Science: NursingMontana State University - Bozeman - Bozeman, MT

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Companies Worked For:

Billings Clinic

School Attended

Montana State University - Bozeman

Job Titles Held:

RN/Charge Nurse - Orthopedic/Neurosciences Unit
Registered Nurse- Transitional Care Unit
Registered Nurse - Aspen Meadows TLC Unit

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing

RN/Charge Nurse - Orthopedic/Neurosciences Unit Resume Example

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