RN On Observation Unit Resume Example Silver Cross Hospital

RN ON OBSERVATION UNIT

Professional Summary

Registered Nurse with 25 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.

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Work History

RN on Observation Unit, 09/2015 to Current
Silver Cross Hospital – 1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Fast pace unit involving cardiac, medical and surgical patients.
Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Medication administration.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Maintain the standards of professional nursing supervising CNA/SNA.

RN- Inpatient Post Op , 08/2012 to 09/2015
Silver Cross Hospital – 1900 Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL 60451

Chronic patient care in surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift.
Fast pace care to patients in post-op Ortho, Neuro, Bariatric and General Surgery.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Medication administration.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Maintain the standards of professional nursing while supervising CNA/SNA.

RN-Telemetry, 05/2007 to 08/2012
Palos Community Hospital – 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights IL 60463

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Strong assessment skills for a cardiac patient.
Medication administrations.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Maintain the standards of professional nursing while supervising CNA/SNA.

RN- ICU/CCU/Tele, 08/1995 to 05/2007
St James Olympia Fields Hospital – 20201 Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Care for a wide variety of patient diagnoses, including medical, surgical, cardiac and neurosurgical.
Strong assessment skills of the critically ill.
Medication administration.
Closely monitored acute conditions..

RN-OB/GYNE Office Nurse, 07/1994 to 08/1995
Dr Mary Marcus – 17901 Governors Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Maintained the standards of professional nursing.

RN- Cardiac ICU, 01/1992 to 06/1993
Loyola University Medical Center – 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

Delivered care to critically ill patients. Post-op open heart surgery.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Strong assessment skills of the critically ill.
Medication administration.
Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Maintain the standards of professional nursing while supervising CNA/SNA.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing , 1991
St Joseph College of Nursing - 333 N Maddison St, Joliet IL 60435

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