Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with life threatening and non life threatening disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to diversified patient populations.
Skills
Billing procedures
Transcribing
Medical recordkeeping
Database management
Regulatory compliance
Medication administration
Patient Management
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration expert
Body mechanics knowledge
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Acute and rehabilitative care
Intake and discharge
Ventilator care
Computerized charting specialist
Colostomy care familiarity
Triaging patient concerns
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Diabetes management
Diagnostic tools experience
Talented in minor surgery assistance
IV drug therapy management
Unit administration
Staff Development and Precepting
Medical records management
Experience
10/2005 to CurrentSenior Clinical ConsultantCedars Sinai | West Hollywood, CA,
Determined and implemented techniques to improve medical records retrieval process.
Logged all requests for medical records into spreadsheets.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Created new programs that resulted in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Delivered Centralized Appeals to customer locations on time.
Collaborated with others to discuss new Partnership opportunities.
Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
Fostered staff satisfaction and performance by implementing improved disciplinary policies.
Documented plans, findings and results and submitted to employers and insurance carriers.
Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Set up patient charts and documented information in various company software.
Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
Provided respectful assistance to all parties, including patients, staff members and insurance company representatives.
Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals.
Disseminated information to correct department, individual or outside location.
Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Collaborated with others to discuss new streamlining opportunities.
01/2001 to 04/2004Medication NurseOakmont Management Group | Covina, CA,
Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
Verified completion of medication consent form, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to detox patients in rehab department.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Provided training and supervision to 3-member staff in detox unit.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 35-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
09/1997 to 09/2003Emergency Room Registered NurseChi Health | Missouri Valley, IA,
Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on 30 incoming patients daily.
Created and updated community resource information book for nurses.
Developed and delivered nursing community resource information book, resulting in increased abuse awareness.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on X incoming patients daily.
Supervised and mentored X employees in ER department through continuous training, open communications and Planning.
Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on X incoming patients daily.
Supervised and mentored X employees in ER department through continuous training, open communications and demo return demo.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2000Bachelor of Science | BSNSacred Heart University, Fairfield, CTGPA:
Accomplishments
Recognized as Employee of the 2012 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
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