RN Staff Nurse Resume Example Life Care Centers Of America

RN STAFF NURSE

Summary

Skills

Unit administration
Staff Development and Precepting
Medication administration expert
Intake and discharge
Diabetes management
Medication and IV administration
Diagnostic tools experience

Ventilator care
Acute and rehabilitative care
Computerized charting specialist
IV drug therapy management
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Care planning

Education and Training

Master of ScienceWelden UniversityMinneapolis, MNFamily Practice Nurse Practitioner

Associate of SciencePima Community CollegeTucson,AZ,Nursing, 05/2008

Experience

Life Care Centers Of AmericaRN Staff Nurse | Tucson, AZ10/2012 to Current

Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Cared for patients recovering from trauma and surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

avalon RN Staff Nurse | Tucson, AZ06/2008 to 10/2012

Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

Tucson Medical CenterRN, Critical Care | Tucson, AZ06/2008 to 11/2011

Provided direct care in critical care units, including vent managment, cardiac care, and neuro care .
Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery.
Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Life Care Centers Of America
avalon
Tucson Medical Center

School Attended

Welden University
Pima Community College

Job Titles Held:

RN Staff Nurse
RN, Critical Care

Degrees

Master of Science
Associate of Science

RN Staff Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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