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SCHOOL NURSE

Professional Summary

Seasoned perioperative nurse offering expert skill and knowledge in all areas of the surgical arena. Advocating for patients and families is of utmost importance as well as working with and communicating with the perioperative team to provide excellent care and experience. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient and family care/support. Adaptable and resilient with clinical expertise and ability to work well under stressful circumstances. Team player who thrives on working together and creating a friendly and fun environment regardless of assignment.

Skills

Excellent at multi-tasking
Works well under pressure
Effective communication

Family and patient advocate
Team player

Work History

School Nurse, 08/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Assesses and treats students Pre-K through 12th grade for various injuries and sickness
Communicates with parents and staff regarding issues related to students health and wellness
Assists families and staff with symptom triage and quarantine recommendations related to COVID-19 and other illnesses
Formed and implemented COVID policy and protocol for the 2020-2021 school year

Pre-Post Registered Nurse, 08/2017 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Provides patient and family centered care by building rapport with patients of all ages as well as their caregivers
Initiates, maintains, and completes charts in the perioperative setting via EMR and paper charts including surgical consents, allergies, home medications, history and physical verification, and other documents as needed
Collaborates and communicates with co-workers, surgeons, OR staff, and anesthesia providers to create a smooth and safe transition from pre-surgery to the OR
Administers medications as ordered and documents via the EMR
Provides post anesthesia care including airway management, oxygen titration/administration, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, as well as emotional support and comfort as patients are waking up
Provides post-op education and training to patients and families for discharge
Performs pre-op and post-op phone calls and other duties as assigned

Operating Room Circulator, 11/2013 to 07/2017
Company Name – City, State

Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, organizing and counting all instruments and equipment necessary for each procedure.
Effectively and efficiently worked in all specialties of the OR including very fast paced operations with safe but minimal turnover times
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures of various kinds, using appropriate positioning devices to prevent pressure injuries
Assisted anesthesia staff with changing of circuits, hanging IV fluids, applying bear hugger devices, and other duties as requested
Placed IVs and foley catheters as needed
Collected and labeled specimens and delivered them to their appropriate location
Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery as well as keeping their families updated on their progress
Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Maintained a calm OR environment by effectively communicating with all members of the OR team before, during, and after procedures

Inpatient Surgery Staff Nurse, 06/2005 to 11/2013
Company Name – City, State

Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
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.
Cared for complex surgical patients and was proficient in Epidural and PCA management, Extraventricular drain management, GT feedings, Blood transfusions, TPN and Lipid administration, PICC line, Broviac, Port-a-cath management, wound vac dressing change and management.
Proficient in dressing changes of wound, drains, lines, etc.
Frequently functioned at charge nurse and helped to make assignments and managed unit as needed
Served on several committees and worked with nurse manager to help improve unit function

Education

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 05/2005
Roane State Community College School of Nursing - City

High School Diploma: 05/2002
Farragut High School - City

Accomplishments

First Daisy award winner at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in 2010

Certifications

Obtained Pediatric Nurse Certification in 2012

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School Attended

Roane State Community College School of Nursing
Farragut High School

Job Titles Held:

School Nurse
Pre-Post Registered Nurse
Operating Room Circulator
Inpatient Surgery Staff Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 05/2005
High School Diploma : 05/2002

School Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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