rn staff nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Professional Summary
Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Dynamic Critical Nurse bringing 25+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in California. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Assists with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records.
Skills
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Clinical Leadership and Supervision
Intakes and Discharges
Charting and Documentation
Prioritizing Patients
Clear Patient Communication
Patient Ventilation
Patient Care Assessment
Infection Control Measures
Monitoring Vital Signs
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Chest Tubes
Diet and Nutrition
Accurate Documentation
EPIC EMR
Patient Education
Intravenous Injections
Medical Procedure Preparation
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Seizure Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Patient Admission
Respiratory Failure
Student Precepting
12-Lead EKG Monitoring
Central Venous Lines
Education
St Jude College of NursingManila, Philippines, Expected in 04/1992 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Amita Health - RN, Critical Care Smithville, TN, 05/2002 - 08/2009
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Virginia Mason Medical Center - Charge Registered Nurse Edmonds, WA, 07/1997 - 02/1999
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Dignity Health - Charge RN Nipomo, CA, 02/1994 - 06/1997
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
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