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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Compassionate, flexible, reliable, and highly competent nurse with 18 years of clinical nursing experience. Well rounded and dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients of all ages with focus on safety. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care, discharge plan, patient and caregiver education while addressing their physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural needs. Resourceful, detail oriented and motivated to collaborate with team members.

Skills
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Experience with Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric Patients
  • Patient Presurgical Assessments
  • Assessing Patient Needs
  • Starting IVs
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Airway Management
  • Accurate Charting and Documentation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality
  • Building Trust and Rapport
  • Clinical Leadership and Supervision
  • Rehabilitation Assistance
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Preop and PACU Experience in Orthopedics, Spine, Pain Management, Podiatry, ENT, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic Surgery, Urology, Gynecology,
Experience
09/2019 to Current Staff Preop/PACU Registered Nurse Catholic Health Initiative | Henderson, NV,
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
  • Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
  • Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
  • Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
  • Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • 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.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise, and high-quality nursing care.
05/2019 to 04/2020 Pool Preop/PACU Registered Nurse Surgery Center Of Gilbert | City, STATE,
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
  • Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
  • Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
  • Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
  • Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • 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.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
04/2006 to 05/2019 Staff Preop/PACU Registered Nurse Banner Desert Surgery Center-Atlas Healthcare | City, STATE,
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
  • Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise, and high-quality nursing care.
  • 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.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
08/2004 to 09/2006 Telemetry Nurse Banner Heart Hospital | City, STATE,
  • Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
  • Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
  • Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
  • Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
  • Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
  • Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
  • Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
  • Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2004 Associate of Applied Science | Nursing Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY GPA:
Expected in 06/1997 Bachelor of Science | Occupational Therapy And Psychology York College of The City University of New York, Jamaica, NY GPA:
Certifications

BLS and ACLS Expires 11/2022

PALS Expires 01/2024

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School Attended

  • Rockland Community College
  • York College of The City University of New York

Job Titles Held:

  • Staff Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
  • Pool Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
  • Staff Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
  • Telemetry Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science

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