rn staff nurse resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 7 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements.
Skills
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Samples collection
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Tracking symptoms
Caring for wounds
Educating families
Empathetic and compassionate
Collecting vital signs
Electronic charting
Calm and level-headed under duress
Monitoring fluids
Assisting physicians
Good work ethic
Intravenous therapy
Preventative health,
Patient and family advocacy
EMR / EHR
Data Collection
Physical assessments
Patient evaluation
Performing EKGs,
Patient discharge
Trauma recovery
Medication Administration
Chest pain management
Supply restocking
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Primary Triage Nurse
Triage Coordinator
Ultrasound IV therapy
HIPAA and confidentiality
Experience
12/2016 to CurrentRN Staff NurseDupage Medical Group | Lockport, IL,
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 52-bed hospital.
12/2016 to 12/2018LPNBaptist Healthcare System, Inc. | Eminence, KY,
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
06/2016 to 11/2016LPNBaptist Healthcare System, Inc. | Prospect, KY,
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 65-bed hospital.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2-4 hr.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Administered patient care to patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2016 to to Licensed Practical Nurse | Nursing Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria, Alexandria, LAGPA:
Expected in 12/2019 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingNorthwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LAGPA:
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School Attended
Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria