RN Rehabilitation Unit Resume Example Catholic Health Care Services

RN REHABILITATION UNIT

Professional Experience

Catholic Health Care ServicesPhiladelphia, PARN Rehabilitation Unit02/2012 to Current

Currently provide patient centered, quality nursing care, as charge nurse for up to twelve short term patients on a fast paced Rehabilitation unit; requiring physical and occupational therapy, extensive wound care, IV antibiotic therapy, TPN, CPM, orthopedic care s/p surgery, med/surg care, dialysis and continous observation.
Responsible for performing admissions, discharges, scheduling tests and procedures, medication administration, delegation to nursing assistants, and patient/family teaching.
Provide support to patients and families during the recovery process and empower patients with encouragement while receiving therapy.
Sought after by superiors to train and orient new nursing staff to the Rehabilitation unit.
Recognized by peers for calm demeanor and positive attitude while managing multiple responsibilities, continuously displaying clinical and professional excellence.

Genesis HealthcarePhiladelphia, PARN Transitional Care Unit02/2011 to Current

Deliver care for up to twelve short term patients on a busy Transitional Care Unit :requiring rehabilitation for spinal surgeries, coronary artery bypass grafts, life vests, stroke/CVAs, motor vehicle accidents, joint replacement surgeries, and gait dysfunctions.
Evaluate patients with declining status,utilize critical thinking capabilities, implement emergent nursing interventions, contact physician and notify families for patient transport to acute care facilities as appropriate.
Perform admissions and ongoing assessments; discharge planning, patient teaching and collaboration with physical and occupational therapy, speech, dietary and attending physicians.
Assist nursing supervisor as needed by performing as desk nurse, ensuring unit staff have supplies and managing administrative tasks.

Kindred Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PALPN Ventilator Unit03/2007 to 06/2009

Managed up to six patients on an acute ventilator unit with rotation to a six bed ICU.
Duties included: caring for ventilator dependent adults having multiple system failure, requiring IV antibiotic therapy, TPN and enteral feedings, complicated wound care, monitoring labs, and blood transfusions.

Philadelphia VA Medical Center Philadelphia, PA ER tech/LPN11/2004 to 03/2007

Served as an ER technician in a seven bed Emergency Department with fast track clinic.
Assisted nurses with vital signs, blood draws, specimen collections,EKGs, and emergency management of psychiatric patients.
LPN Nursing duties included: medication administration, enteral feedings, trach care, wound care, MDS charting, computerized documentation, for up to twenty residents per shift.
Managed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to ease physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to veterans who were homeless and suffered from severe psychological disorders.

United States Air ForceMedical Technician/ EMT Active duty & Reserves11/1998 to 01/2010

Performed as an Air Force medic within several military installations with patient population ranging from pediatrics to retirees.
Areas of duty included: Primary Care, Family Practice, Cardiology, Immunizations, Flight Medicine Clinics, OB GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, and Ambulance Services.
Completed initial screenings, vital signs and medical histories.
Prepared patients for exams, entered orders, assisted with minor surgeries, OB GYN exams, performed cryotherapy, and cast application / removal.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, injections/immunizations, started IVs, provided patient teaching and health maintenance screenings.
Maintained military databases for personnel requiring yearly physicals and immunizations.
Conducted receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining provider's schedules and consults.

Skill Highlights

Licenses

Registered Nurse License- PA

BLS/CPR, IV/CVC Certified

Education and Training

Associate of Science: NursingDecember 2010Excelsior College, Albany, NYBSN in progress

LPN to RN program. Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse Credential -Eastern Center for Arts & Technology, Willow Grove, PADecember 2006

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Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing December 2010
LPN to RN program. Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse Credential -Eastern Center for Arts & Technology, Willow Grove, PA December 2006