Staff Registered Nurse Resume Example Mercy Medical Center

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills

Charting and documentation
Medication and IV administration
EPIC EMR
Point-Click-Care EMR
Intake and discharge

HIPAA and confidentiality
Dispensing medication
Taking vital signs
Wound care
Patient education

Experience

Staff Registered Nurse | 12/2013 to Current
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, IA

Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.

Staff Nurse-Nuerosurgery/Oncology Staff Nurse | 05/2004 to 12/2013
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, IA

Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Applied extensive nursing expertise in management of patient care elements from admission to discharge, delivering emergency interventions when needed.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy neurosurgery/ oncology setting.
Advised, coached, and mentored experienced and student nurses, providing guidance and education on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.

Nurse Intern | 06/2002 to 05/2004
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, IA

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to [Type] patients in [Type] department.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Nurse Assistant | 06/2001 to 06/2003
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, IA

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.

Education and Training

Mount Mercy College - Cedar Rapids, IA

Bachelor of Science

Nursing, 05/2003

Crestwood High School - Cresco, IA

High School Diploma

05/1999

Activities and Honors

Daisy Award Winner

Top 100 Iowa Nurse Award Winner

OCN Certified

Member of Eastern Iowa Chapter of Oncology Nurses board

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mercy Medical Center

School Attended

Mount Mercy College
Crestwood High School

Job Titles Held:

Staff Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse-Nuerosurgery/Oncology Staff Nurse
Nurse Intern
Nurse Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science
High School Diploma

Staff Registered Nurse Resume Example

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