Surgical Services Registered Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary
Experienced nursing professional in the perianesthesia setting bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Perioperative nursing
Documenting health history
Coordinating labs and testing for anesthesia.
Culturally sensitive
Follow-up calls
Administering medicines
Flow sheet charting
Cerner
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Catheters
Patient relations
Strong medical ethic
Triaging patient concerns
Medical assessment
Patient education
IV
IV drug therapy management
Updating computer records
Documenting vitals
Medical screening
Electronic charting
Patient monitoring
Surgery coordinating
Experience
Surgical Services Registered Nurse, 07/1996 - Current Community Health System – El Dorado, AR,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Home Health Registered Nurse, 06/1994 - 06/1996 Adventist Healthcare – Washington, DC,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
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.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse, Triage and Urgent Care , 02/1992 - 05/1993 Pacific Medical Centers – Lake Oswego, OR,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 05/1990 - 06/1991 Roper St. Francis Healthcare – City, STATE,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 20-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Cared for more than 6 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 20-bed med-surg unit.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Associated Nursing Degree, Expected in 05/1993 - Trident Technical College - Charleston, SC GPA:
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