Special Procedures Registered Nurse Relief Resource Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over fifteen years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department, Flight Nursing, Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuro-Radiology environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Work History
03/2015 to CurrentSpecial Procedures Registered Nurse / Relief Resource NurseMary Greeley Medical Center | Ames, IA,
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
Analyzed and interpreted X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and CT scan images to communicate diagnoses to healthcare providers.
Managed aseptic techniques to control infection risk and protect both patients and staff.
Supported patient physical and emotional comfort by taking care in positioning, responding to questions and using effective calming strategies.
Reported findings to physicians with priority on abnormal results to achieve prompt patient treatment.
Noted individual patient risk factors such as allergens to contrast agents and made every available accommodation.
Collected visual images of patients' anatomy to provide physicians with information for diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic concerns.
Reviewed procedure results, formed well-qualified opinions and generated reports detailing findings.
Monitored patients' during procedures and responsible for the administration of moderate sedation in conjunction with Interventional Radiologist and Interventional Radiology Fellow
Served as relief resource nurse for department
Served as preceptor of new nurses to department
07/2007 to 04/2020Registered Nurse / Relief Charge NurseMercy Hospital Of Miami | City, STATE,
Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate patients.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in unit.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Provided exceptional care to critically ill, high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and initial stabilization in delivery room and unit.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
07/2009 to 02/2015Registered NurseHomestead Hospital | City, STATE,
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Served as Relief Charge Nurse for Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department.
Served as preceptor to new staff to Pediatric Emergency Department.
Trained as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department.
04/1998 to 07/2005Paramedic & Registered NurseMiami Children’s Hospital | City, STATE,
Flight Paramedic, Life Flight.
Cared for pediatric and neonatal patients' being transport by ground, helicopter, and jets in coordination with Flight Nurse.
Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Assisted in training of new staff in care of critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients'.
Flight Nurse, Life Flight
Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
Communicated with patients, explaining nursing tasks being performed in effort to maintain calm.
Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Served as instructor for NRP and PALS to staff.
Served as preceptor for new nurses to transport team.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3)
Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 40 + bed tertiary care referral Neonatal ICU.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Served as relief charge nurse and preceptor of new nurses to unit.
Education
Expected in 08/2020Master of Science | NursingThe University of Alabama At Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, GPA:
Acute Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Specialty Tract
Expected in 06/2017Bachelor of Science | NursingChamberlain University, Downers Grove, ILGPA:
Expected in 05/2005Associate of Science | NursingBroward Community College, Pembroke Pines, FL, GPA:
Expected in Diploma | ParamedicMedical-Arts Training Center, Margate, FL, GPA:
Expected in Diploma | Emergency Medical TechnicianMiami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL, GPA:
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Resume Overview
School Attended
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Chamberlain University
Broward Community College
Medical-Arts Training Center
Miami-Dade Community College
Job Titles Held:
Special Procedures Registered Nurse / Relief Resource Nurse