Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse Resume Example Marshfield Medical Center

SURGICAL TRAUMA ICU NURSE

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse, with more than 2 years of Surgical Trauma Intensive Care experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with Acute Kidney Injuries that receive Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, trauma patients, postoperative patients; including open heart surgery patients. Collaborative and motivational leader with experience in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to critical surgical and trauma patient populations with diverse patient needs, while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with skill and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Reliability
Passionate
Innovative with Problem-Solving

Determination
Technical Competency
Patient advocacy
Direct patient care
Organization with workflow and patient management
Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care

Experience

Marshfield Medical CenterMarshfield, WISurgical Trauma ICU Nurse02/2018 to Current

Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
Participated in many bedside procedures with direct supervision of Medical Doctors on the unit, while assisting with sedations, paralytics, pain medication, and the procedure its self.
Provide patients with CRRT, PICCO and Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Aspirus Wausau HospitalWausau, WisconsinNurse Intern06/2017 to 02/2018

Provided critical care, and holistic patient centered care in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, and Oncology Unit.
Duties included total patient care, assisting and supporting nursing personnel, while coordinating with other staff in evaluating patients' status and condition.
Performed diagnostic studies on patients, with appropriate documentation.
Assisting in Dialysis, CRRT, and externally cooling patients after cardiac arrest.
Drawing labs off of central lines and interpreting data, in addition to, discontinuing central lines and knowing the proper signs of complication.
Monitoring and documenting heart rhythms
Assisting in recovering patients post operative open heart surgery, while interpreting deviations within patient conditions and labs.
Knowing how a code is ran within the facility, and participating in CPR, medications and other tasks during code situations.
Provided emotional support to patients and family, along with quality information regarding procedures, recovery and care.
Through this internship I was able to execute prioritizing, critical thinking skills, time management, and patient centered care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

Good Samaritan HospitalMerrill, WisconsinNursing Assistant06/2012 to 08/2015

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science12/2017University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Student Nursing Association, Eau Claire, Wi

Associate of Science05/2015University of Wisconsin Marathon County

Certified Nursing Assistant: CNA06/2012North Central Technical College , Wausau

Activities and Honors

Active in OPO board within current organization

Accomplishments

Daisy nomination
Multiple Shinning Star awards
Trained in Ultrasound IV insertions

Certifications

Advance Cardiac Life Support
TNCC

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Marshfield Medical Center
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital

School Attended

University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Student Nursing Association
University of Wisconsin Marathon County
North Central Technical College

Job Titles Held:

Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse
Nurse Intern
Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science 12/2017
Associate of Science 05/2015
Certified Nursing Assistant: CNA 06/2012

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