Staff RN Resume Example

Registered Nurse: Teen Leadership program

* Provided proper treatment and health education to every camper, staff member and counselor

* Created and maintained a medication administration record (MAR) for each camper receiving scheduled and PRN medications.

* Properly differentiated between medical emergencies and non-emergent medical issues.

* Timely treatment and evaluation of minor illness and injuries of every camper.

* Verified approved prescriptions of every camper for proper medication administration.

* Provided a fully stocked first aid kit for off campus treks which included properly labeled scheduled medications and administration directions for each camper.

Registered Nurse: Orthopedic, Neurological, ENT Surgical and general Med-Surg overflow

* Provided care for pre and post-surgical orthopedic, neurological, ENT and medical surgical overflow patients.

* Performed patient teaching on a variety of topics including post-surgical care and signs and symptoms to monitor and report; pneumonia, infection, pulmonary embolism prevention, medication administration and side effects and activity restrictions.

* Proficiently performed nursing skills including but not limited to: administering oral, rectal, intravenous, intramuscular, transdermal and subcutaneous medications; intravenous insertion, maintenance and removal; nasogastric tube maintenance and administration of tube feedings; straight and indwelling catheter insertion, maintenance and removal; wound care and dressing changes; accessing and de-accessing implanted ports.

* Set up and/or maintained equipment: intravenous pumps, PCA pumps, Perineural infusion pumps, CPM machines, bucks traction, overhead trapeze, abductor pillows, TLSO braces, knee and shoulder immobilizer, and cold therapy.

* Manage pain effectively through position changes, cold therapy, activity, and timely administration of pain medications.

* Performed charge nurse duties on several occasions.

Chiropractic Assistant

* Obtained patient vital signs, detailed medical history, and description of present ailments.

* Placed patients on therapy including muscle stimulation, lumbar and cervical decompression and initiation of ice and heat therapy.

* Duties included performing front desk tasks (answering phones, scheduling appointments, documenting care and charges on a computerized system, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality while adhering to HIPAA regulations) contacting insurance companies regarding denied claims and confirm coverage for patients.