RN Staff Nurse Resume Example OVSH

RN STAFF NURSE

Professional Summary

Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in Ohio. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Assists with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records.

Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of teamwork and training in BLS, ACLS,andPALS. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Nursing.

Skills

Treatment
Patient Care
Teaching
Treatment Planning
Patient Information Collection
Critical Care

Medication Management
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Advocacy
Medication Administration
Telemetry
Emotional Support

Work History

RN Staff Nurse, 12/2014 to 07/2020
OVSH – Springfield , Ohio

Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Provided high quality care to approximately 3-5 patients per day on 22-bed unit
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.

RN, 11/2011 to 12/2014
Springfield Regional Medical Center – Springfield , Ohio

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.

RN, 04/1996 to 11/2011
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – Springfield , Ohio

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Education

Diploma : General Ed , 06/1980
Springfield South - Springfield, Ohio

AA: Gerontology Sinclair Community College - Dayton, OH

Diploma : Nursing, 06/2002
Community Hospital School of Nursing - Springfield, Ohio

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

OVSH
Springfield Regional Medical Center
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

School Attended

Springfield South
Sinclair Community College
Community Hospital School of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

RN Staff Nurse
RN

Degrees

Diploma : General Ed , 06/1980
AA : Gerontology
Diploma : Nursing , 06/2002

RN Staff Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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