RN Staff Nurse Resume Example Grand Strand Mental Health South

RN STAFF NURSE

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills

Experience

RN Staff Nurse02/2017 to 07/2019Grand Strand Mental Health SouthMyrtle Beach, SC

Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.

Contract RN01/2017 to 02/2018Med First Inc. Staffing Services/Dept of SC MH Conway, SC

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. per form AIMS testing on patients with potential side effects.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Covered medication renewal for 6 Doctors.
Obtained pre-auth. from State and Private insurance companies.

RN10/2013 to 10/2016UHS Ten Broek(The Vines)Ocala, FL

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 22-bed acute care Psych unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.

RN 06/2010 to 06/2013The Refuge A Healing PlaceOcklawaha, FL

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.

Education and Training

Associate of Science: Nursing Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI

Legal NurseJohnson & Wales UniversityProvidence, RI

Cum laude graduate
Major in Legal Nurse
Completed professional development in Legal Nurse

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Grand Strand Mental Health South
Med First Inc. Staffing Services/Dept of SC MH
UHS Ten Broek(The Vines)
The Refuge A Healing Place

School Attended

Community College of Rhode Island
Johnson & Wales University

Job Titles Held:

RN Staff Nurse
Contract RN
RN

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing
Legal Nurse

RN Staff Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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