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rn staff nurse resume example with 5+ years of experience

Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Skills
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound care
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Unit administration
  • Ventilator care
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Medication administration expert
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Diabetes management
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Relationship development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Project organization
  • Communications
  • Business operations
  • Invoice generation
  • Operational improvement
  • Customer service
  • CCTV
  • Administrative support
  • Process improvement
  • Security systems
  • Planning and coordination
  • RFI Scanners
  • Supervision
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • MS Office
  • Inventory management
  • Team building
  • Team management
Education and Training
Wichita Area Technical College Wichita, KS Expected in 12/2013 ā€“ ā€“ Associate of Science : Nursing - GPA :
Pratt Community College Pratt, KS Expected in 05/2015 ā€“ ā€“ Associate of Science : Nursing - GPA :
Wichita State University Wichita, KS Expected in 12/2018 ā€“ ā€“ Bachelor of Science : Nursing - GPA :
Experience
American Red Cross - RN Staff Nurse
Topsham, ME, 08/2019 - Current
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
American Red Cross - RN Mental Health Director
Torrance, CA, 08/2018 - 08/2019
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to budget and maintained falls and accidents.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Granite County Medical Center - RN Staff Nurse
Philipsburg, MT, 08/2016 - 08/2018
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Golden Living - LPN Charge Nurse
City, STATE, 03/2015 - 03/2016
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Wichita Area Technical College
  • Pratt Community College
  • Wichita State University

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Staff Nurse
  • RN Mental Health Director
  • RN Staff Nurse
  • LPN Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Science
  • Bachelor of Science

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