Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over [Number]-year career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Pragmatic nursing professional with a background spanning [Number] years. Experience working as advocate for both critically ill patients and highly skilled nurses.
Competent and caring [Job Title] offering [Number] years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Dedicated and well-qualified [Type] RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering [Number]+ year record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position.
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
Unit administration
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Body mechanics knowledge
Colostomy care familiarity
Medication administration expert
Triaging patient concerns
Intake and discharge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Diabetes management
Staff Development and Precepting
Acute and rehabilitative care
Work ethic
Education and Training
Augsburg CollegeMinneapolis, MNExpected in ā ā:Music Therapy - GPA:
North Hennepin Community CollegeMinneapolis, MNExpected in 05/2015 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Saint Mary's University Of MinnesotaWinona, MNExpected in 01/2017 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Centura Health - RN House Supervisor Brighton, CO, 06/2017 - Current
Researched and recommended [Type] care plan programs to support patient needs.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Provided patients with direct nursing care when the department was short-staffed.
Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
The Waters Senior Living - Registered Nurse Rochester, MN, 06/2015 - 06/2017
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Cared for more than [Number] patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of [Number]-bed [Type] unit.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
State Of Washington - Certified Nursing Assistant Olympia, WA, 03/2007 - 06/2015
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
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