RN, Critical Care Resume Example Northern Arizona Healthcare

RN, CRITICAL CARE

Professional Summary

Skills

Procedures

Indirect Patient Care
Staff Supervision
Chronic Disease Management
Phlebotomy
Enteral and paraenteral feedings

Acute Care Expertise
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Intravenous Therapy and Management
Tracheostomy care and management
Care plans
Managing critical care medication.

Work History

RN, Critical Care, 09/2015 to Current
Northern Arizona Healthcare – Sedona , AZ

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
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.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

RN, Critical Care/Charge Nurse, 08/2014 to 08/2015
Dupage Medical Group – Oakbrook Terrace , IL

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
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.
Provided exceptional care to Number high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Directed nursing activities for Number departments at Number-bed hospital with Number+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Documented work in System and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Type and Type procedures.
Updated patient charts using Software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

RN Staff Nurse, 08/2003 to 08/2014
Ashland Health Services – Ashland , WI

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Software.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.

Assistant Director of Nursing, 07/1994 to 09/2001
Fredericksburg Nursing And Rehabilitation Center – City , STATE

Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Planned and assigned workload to Number-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Participated in Timeframe management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Evaluated work performance of Number nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

Education

Vocational Nurse: NursingSt Phillips College - City

Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 07/2015
Galen College of Nursing - City

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified

ACLS

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School Attended

St Phillips College
Galen College of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

RN, Critical Care
RN, Critical Care/Charge Nurse
RN Staff Nurse
Assistant Director of Nursing

Degrees

Vocational Nurse : Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing : Nursing , 07/2015

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