Company NameCity, StateStaff Nurse/Charge Nurse - Labor and DeliverySupervised up to 11 registered nurses in the treatment of Labor and Delivery patients, during antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate post partum period. Also, coordinate both inpatient and outpatient surgery in the Labor and Delivery area. Actively participated in quality assurance program. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Provided health education training for patients. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and post-discharge care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with nursing team to ensure optimal levels of patient care and safety. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
September 1999
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April 2000
Company NameCity, StateNurse Manager - Regional OB/GYN and Regional Internal MedicineAchieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for outpatient care. Supervised thirty other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics. Created and maintained all absentee calendars, nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.
August 1994
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September 1999
Company NameCity, StateCharge Nurse/Staff Nurse - Regional OB/GYNInterviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Lead nurse for 80-100 obstetrics and gynecological patients per day, ranging from hormone replacement therapy, to STD treatment, to ultrasounds, prenatal visits, and birth control. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Tested glucose and administered injections. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Company NameCity, StateStaff Nurse/ Charge Nurse - Labor and DeliveryManaged the care of Labor and Delivery patients, during antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate post partum period. Also, coordinate both inpatient and outpatient surgery in the Labor and Delivery area. Actively participated in quality assurance program. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Provided health education training for patients. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and post-discharge care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with nursing team to ensure optimal levels of patient care and safety. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
November 1989
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July 1991
Company NameCity, StateStaff NurseRecorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to inmate community. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV+ patients. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and post-discharge care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with nursing team to ensure optimal levels of patient care and safety.
November 1986
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November 1989
Company NameCity, StateStaff NurseProvided care to patients in the Labor and Delivery area during antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate post partum period. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with nursing team to ensure optimal levels of patient care and safety. Neonatal and maternity specialist Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Healthcare: intravenous therapy, computerized charting, Care Manager, Star Clinicals, QMI, education of new employees, patient education, People skills: great bedside manner, enthusiastic people person, advanced problem-solving, great organizational skills
