Staff Registered Nurse resume example

I worked in preop , intraop and post op in the endoscopy unit as a staff RN.

I also was responsible for Albumin infusions after paracentesis procedure.

• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily.
• Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provided high quality care to approximately 20 patients per day .
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, and airway management.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

I was responsible as the circulator in the OR. i was also crosstrained to work General surg clinic, preop and PACU.

• Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
• Updated patient charts using Cprs,vista with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
• Administered medications as prescribed and checked for any contradictions or any potential complications that nursing staff needed to be aware of.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
• Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

In my 28 yrs at City Hospital I worked a variety of RN positions.

I worked med-surg for 3yrs- 2 of those being Assistant Head Nurse on a 60 bed unit with all specialities of pts except for maternity pts.

I worked 12 yrs as PACU nurse.

I worked approximately 6 yrs as an occupational/employee health nurse.

I was hearing conservation certified while being an occupational RN.

I was responsible for pre- employment physicals with over 40 companies including usps -this was a coordinated effort by physicians and nurse.

I helped with DOT physicals. I assisted with workers comp exams.

I worked 7 yrs as a circulator in the OR.

• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
• Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.