Staff Nurse Resume Example University Of Tennessee Medical Center

STAFF NURSE

Professional Summary

Skilled nursing professional with more than 38 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.

Skills

Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Patient education
Medication Administration
Teaching
Staff Management
Dementia Knowledge
Treatment Planning
Infection Control
Patient InformationCollection
Bathing
Disease Management
Tracheostomy Care

Infection control measures
Patient Management
Wound Care
Chronic disease management
Family Education
Direct Patient Care
Vaccine administration
Shift planning
Discharge Planning
Care plan implementation
Patient admissions
Documentation
Patient counseling

Work History

Staff Nurse, 02/2011 to 03/2020
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville , TN

Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as medications, assessments, education, and developing a plan of care.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in CPRS.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Updated patient charts using computer with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided high quality care to approximately 10-21 patients per day on 21 bed unit
Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Led successful 6-9 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills, including coping skills and PTSD/depression skills.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Nurse Manager, 03/2009 to 02/2011
Res-Care, Inc. – Centralia , IL

Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
Worked at least 16 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Actively engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Managed 12 nurses in Mental Health unit handling needs of Acute Psychitric patients.
Exercised exemplary clinical judgment when making care decisions.
Ran therapeutic groups and provided patient education.
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Updated patient charts using Hand documentation with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Oversaw administration of all medications.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Staff Nursen, 04/2005 to 03/2009
Select Hospital – City , STATE

Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in handwritten.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in handwritten.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Updated patient charts using handwritten documents with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided high quality care to approximately 6 patients per day on 19-bed unit
Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Led successful 6-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills, including diabetes and hygiene skills.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Nurse Manger, 02/2001 to 03/2005
Aurora Pavillion – City , STATE

Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
Worked at least 60 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Actively engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Managed 20 nurses in Mental Health unit handling needs of Psychiatric patients.
Exercised exemplary clinical judgment when making care decisions.
Ran therapeutic groups and provided patient education.
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Updated patient charts using handwritten with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Oversaw administration of all medications.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 12/1981
USC-A - City

Majored in Science of Nursing

Bachelor of Science: Management, 08/2012
SWU - City

Graduated magna cum laude
Graduated with 3.75 GPA

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School Attended

USC-A
SWU

Job Titles Held:

Staff Nurse
Nurse Manager
Staff Nursen
Nurse Manger

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 12/1981
Bachelor of Science : Management , 08/2012

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