Staff Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example Kaiser Permanente

STAFF NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Summary

Compassionate, nonjudgmental dedicated nursing professional with clinical practicum experience and desire for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at implementing patient care and educating patients and families. Offering consistent caring bedside manner and patient-centric focus to all patient populations. Effective communicator with patients, families and members of the health care team. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development. Willing and able to offer unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care.

Skills

Detail oriented
Diverse background/experience in medicine, rehabilitation, body mechanics, health, fitness and wellness.

Skilled in calming anxious patients with use of meditation techniques - guided imagery and rhythmic breathing.
Bilingual in American Sign Language

Experience

Kaiser Permanente | Fremont, CAStaff Nurse, Emergency Department02/2005 - Current

Apply extensive nursing expertise in management of patient care elements from admission to discharge, delivering emergency interventions when needed
Conduct patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Educate and answer patient's and family's questions on treatment strategies and at-home care to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Regularly attend training and education programs to enhance knowledge and performance
Maintain current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS
Active member of the Disaster Response Committee
Multiple commendations from patients for consistently providing compassionate high-quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service (14 years "exceeds expectation for member/patient interaction and customer service" in annual reviews)
Recognized by management for good attendance (written recognition 2017-2020)

Washington Hospital | Fremont, CACardiac Rehabilitation Clinician10/2005 - 05/2017

Assumed responsibility for medically prescribed exercise sessions with the goal of restoring cardiovascular function and preventing disability following cardiac disease.
Assessed individual patient needs, set goals and prescribed actions to meet those goals.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the plan of care through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior, signs & symptoms of illness, response to treatment, and through effective communication with the client and health team members.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the client and family teaching and modified the teaching plan as needed.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Ergo Rehab | Fremont, CAPhysical Therapist Assistant02/2001 - 11/2006

Contributed to patient care plan development, monitoring patient progress and making adjustments as necessary in an outpatient setting.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care.
Consistently provided compassionate high-quality of care when interacting with patients and families earning repeated commendations from supervisor and patients.

City of Newark Recreation Department | Newark, CAPersonal Trainer02/2002 - 10/2006

Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.
Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
Provided clients with educational information, including materials on preventative care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
Planned individualized fitness programs and nutrition plans to help clients achieve weight loss goals and improve cardiovascular and strength training effectiveness.
Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Education and Training

Ohlone College | Fremont, CAAssociate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant06/2000

Ranked #1 for year 2000 PTA graduating class. Only student to achieve 4.0 GPA throughout the program.
Graduated with honors

Chabot College | Hayward, CAAssociate of Arts in Nursing06/1992

California State University, Hayward | Hayward, CABachelor of Science in Physical Education - Athletic Training Option06/1987

Minor in American Sign Language
President of Student Advocates for Deaf Awareness Club
Teacher Assistant in American Sign Language (volunteer)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Kaiser Permanente
Washington Hospital
Ergo Rehab
City of Newark Recreation Department

School Attended

Ohlone College
Chabot College
California State University, Hayward

Job Titles Held:

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinician
Physical Therapist Assistant
Personal Trainer

Degrees

Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate of Arts in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education - Athletic Training Option

Staff Nurse, Emergency Department Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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