staff nurse resume example with 13+ years of experience
Jessica
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Summary
Competent and caring [Job Title] offering [Number] years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Skills
Staff Development and Precepting
Reliable and trustworthy
Team building
Friendly, positive attitude
Intake and discharge
Education and Training
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MNExpected in ā āMaster of Science:Nursing - GPA:
University of IowaIowa City, IAExpected in 05/2011 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IAExpected in 05/2006 ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
[Area of certification] Training - [Year]
[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Year]
[Area of expertise] License - [Year]
Experience
University Of Tennessee Medical Center - Staff Nurse Knoxville, TN, 11/2019 - Current
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
University Of Tennessee Medical Center - Staff Registered Nurse, NICU Knoxville, TN, 01/2019 - 01/2021
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Fairfield Medical Center - Staff Nurse Lancaster, OH, 01/2018 - 11/2019
Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital - Staff Registered Nurse City, STATE, 06/2008 - 01/2018
Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Administered medications by diverse means and tracked responses.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
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