Staff Registered Nurse Resume Example Petersen Health Care

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Patient-focused Registered Nurse with over 9 years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Confidentiality

patient Evaluation

Lab result interpretation

CPR

Medication and IV administration

Strong clinical judgment

Emergency room experience

trauma recovery

Performing EKGs

Professional bedside manner

Caregiving

Strong work ethics

Good moral character

Patient Education

Venepuncture

Removing Sutures

Infection control measures

Preventative health

orthopedic care

Fluent in English

Foley catheters

Leadership

Goal Setting

Work History

Staff Registered NursePetersen Health Care - Sullivan, IL03/2017 - 05/2019

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
Administered medication as directed by physician
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care

Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentSouth East Regional Health Authority - Spanish Town Hospital , St Catherine Jamaica W.I.06/2014 - 05/2016

Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments

Registered NurseSouth East Regional Health Authority - Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica W.I06/2010 - 06/2014

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 15 patients daily
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as appendectomy and mastectomy
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability

Education

Bachelor of Science : NursingNorthern Caribbean University - Manchester , Jamaica08/2010

References Available upon request

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Petersen Health Care
South East Regional Health Authority

School Attended

Northern Caribbean University

Job Titles Held:

Staff Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Registered Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing

Staff Registered Nurse Resume Example

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