RN, Emergency Department Resume Example Company Name

LyndiBuff

Summary

Oklahoma State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Med-surg, geri-psych, long-term care, end of life care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in all areas of nursing. Dedicated with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare.

Skills

Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Patient relations
Nursing staff leadership
Inpatient and outpatient care
Taking vitals
SBAR communication
Family and patient support
Infant CPR certified
Palliative and Pain Management
BAC screening/drug screen collection

Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Intake and discharge
Home visits
Long-Term Care
Nursing Plan Development
Electronic Health Records Management
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Medication and IV administration
Critical care
Life-sustaining machines
Strong medical ethic

Experience

RN, Emergency Department|Company Name - City, State|07/2013 - Current

Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Spent several years floating to geri-psych unit, managing patient care, collaborating with intradisciplinary teams for patient care planning.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.

RN, Hospice|Company Name - City, State|07/2012 - 07/2013

Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Conducted assessments to obtain information for participant-centered plan of care.
Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

RN Director of Nursing |Company Name - City, State|03/2012 - 07/2012

Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
Oversaw clinic administration, including financial management, recruitment and human resources.
Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.

Emergency Department RN|Company Name - City, State|05/2009 - 03/2012

Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.

Education and Training

Roger's State University |City|05/2009Associate of Science: Nursing

Certifications

Advanced Life Support Certified

Basic Life Support Certified

Crisis Prevention Institute Training Certified

End of Life Care Certified

Stroke Certified

Pediatric Life Support Certified

Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified

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School Attended

Roger's State University

Job Titles Held:

RN, Emergency Department
RN, Hospice
RN Director of Nursing
Emergency Department RN

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing

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