RN Telemetry , DCU, PCU Resume Example

Jackson Nurse Professional Travel Nurses Contracted 13 Weeks

PCU Taking care of Cardiac Care patients. Cardiac Monitoring, titration of drugs according to PCU Protocal. In ICU care of Pre and Post CABG pts. Medical pts also caring of all systems.

Travel Nurse With Jackson Nurse Professionals, 13 Week Contract

Care of very critical ill pts, Cardiac care. Titration of drips. Cardiac monitoring,. Ventilator management of pt as needed. Care of all body systems and illnesses acquired. ie ketoacidosis, alcohol withdrawal, drug overdose. Post surgical procedures. Hip Replacements, Abd Surgeries, Thrombosis Management . Many other procedures.

Travel Nurse with Jackson Nurse Professionals. 13 week contract. 12 Bed ICU. Also float to ER & Telemetry. In ICU Stabilize pts and send to Phx Az. hospitals for higher level of care. Treated Drug Overdose, Alcohol Withdrawal. Took care of all aspects of Ventilated Pts. GI Endoscopy and tx and recovery after conscious sedation. Ketoacidosis. Diabetes Management and Education. Thrombosis Management. Tx and monitoring of Cardiac pts,. Titration of Pressors and other ICU Drugs. Only a few of the resposibilities of many..

Level 1 Trauma Pts., Cardiac,, Medical, Surgical. Have worked all Valley Hospitals in Phx area. Computer literate Cerner, McKesson and other Programs. Drip titrations, MI's, Strokes, Head Injuries, Cath Procedures, Pulling LInes, Post CABG, Arrhythmias and use of All ACLS drugs. Aortic bypass , Abdominal, Carotid Endartarectomy Surgeries. Management of Ventilators,

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas,Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma..

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care, Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, Tested glucose and administered injection. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Completed 36 hrs. / wk for 8 wks clinical work in Cardiac --MI's, Post Cabg, Post Cardiac Cath. Procedures. Assigned 3-5 pts depending upon pt acuity and short staffed alot of the time.

36 hrs per wk. for 13 wks. 3-6 patients assigned each shift depending upon pt acuity and nurse shortage at times. Cardiac Care Unit. Pre and Post Cabg. Cardiac Monitoring and Correction of Arrythmias with Cardiac Drugs. Post Cardiac Cath. Pts. Pulling Sheaths. Medical Pts also with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Renal Failure, Sepsis, Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal just to name a few,Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Neuro Nurse 36 hrs per week for 17 weeks. Pt assigned 3-4 depending upon pt acuity. Monitored post=op vitals, fluids, reviewed post=op orders. Monitored Pts for any changes in neuro status. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas,seizues, comas and intracranial hematomas.

36 HRS Per WK for 13 WKS. 2-3 Pts. per shift depending upon acuity of patients. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources Dependent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Managed Ventilators, Cardiac Arrythmias, Served as Monitor Tech for 15 bed ICU and 30 bed telemetry unit as needed. Small Community Hospital pts were often sent for higher level of care in Phx. Arizona or Las Vegas Nevada. Good Assessment skills needed for Triage of Pts.

Worked in Medical ICU and also Telemetry. Septic Pts, Cardiac, Neuro, Vented pts. PCA's Pain Control. Arrythmia Management. Drip titration. ACLS Drugs. ABD Surgeries, thrombosis management, cancer, ketoacidosis, hip surgeries,

Assigned 4-5 patients on telemetry unit and a New Grad to Precept for as long of a time it took for the Grad to be comfortable. Managed all care of the Telemetry Cardiac Pt. and teaching of the New Nurse. This took from 4 wks to 3 months. Coordinated with the Nurse Director of New Grads Education weekly and more often as necessary. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Instructed new Grad in all aspects of care of the cardiac pt.

Assigned 2-3 Pts each shift depending upon pt acuity. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Tested glucose and administered injections.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Manage of Ventilators.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Transferred Pts to higher Level of care as needed. Provided necessary health education training for patients.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

22 Bed Unit. Float to ER and Telemetry PRN. Nominee for Nurse of the Year 2008 by staff and patient referral.

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