Staff RN Resume Example CBHH - Rochester, Minnesota

STAFF RN

Professional Summary

Well-qualified Registered Nurse with full Minnesota credentials and extensive experience in Psychiatric and Med-Surg settings seeking RN Senior opportunity. Passionate about streamlining nursing workload with focus on meeting core measures of regulatory standards. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 15+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients faced with an extensive range of medical and psychiatric conditions. Knowledgeable about standards and documentation requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Well-qualified RN with full Minnesota credentials and extensive experience in med-surg and psychiatric settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.

Work History

CBHH - Staff RNRochester, MN05/2017 - Current

Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of up to 16 psychiatric patients in challenging locked-unit environment
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent prolonged disability
Updated patient charts using Avatar with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on unit demands as well each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
Reviewed and audited documentation for accuracy; provided feedback to team members on required documentation & rationale; compiled data into Excel documents for managerial review and use in quality improvement efforts
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Conferred with physicians & various members of team to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment and behavioral-management approaches.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Seasons Hospice - Staff RNRochester, MN11/2016 - 07/2017

Maintained highest levels of patient & family satisfaction, ensuring patient-centered care at end-of-life transitions
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Managed patient care, family needs, meal preparation & house needs
Monitored & ensured stock of prescribed medications from pharmacy supplier for up to 10 clients
Delivered outstanding care to patients with terminal diagnoses from treatment initiation to funeral transport
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses

Mayo Clinic - Staff RNRochester, MN10/2002 - 07/2016

Provided exceptional care to 3-7 high-acute patients needing complex care such as tracheostomy management, lumbar drain management, & extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed rapid response to critically-ill patients
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Reviewed unit scores on core measures such as pain management, patient education, patient risks related to neurosurgical care & provided staff education to help improve future measures
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes
Coordinated care for up to 7 patients per shift in busy neuro-surgical setting with strict quality and cost constraints
Conferred with neurosurgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, social workers and various team members to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Intake and discharge
Medication administration
Care plan development

Patient education
Patient management
Infection control measures

Education

Expected in 04/2021Winona State UniversityWinona, MNNursing

05/2002Hibbing Community CollegeHibbing, MNAssociate of Arts: Nursing

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

CBHH
Seasons Hospice
Mayo Clinic

School Attended

Winona State University
Hibbing Community College

Job Titles Held:

Staff RN

Degrees

Nursing
Associate of Arts : Nursing

Staff RN Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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