Telemetry Registered Nurse Resume Example Christus Saint Elizabeth

TELEMETRY REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Resourceful nursing professional with 10 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication.

Skills

Unit administration
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Triaging patient concerns
Medication administration expert

Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Customer service

Experience

Telemetry Registered Nurse|Christus Saint Elizabeth - Beaumont, TX|07/2012 - 10/2013

Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
Performed rounds on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.

Office Hospital Registered Nurse|DR. Wayne Margolis - Beaumont, Texas|08/2009 - 07/2012

Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.

Registered Nurse|Baptist Memorial Hospital - Beaumont, TX|09/2006 - 09/2009

Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Facilitatedpatient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.

Education and Training

Lamar State College Port Arthur||Port Arthur, TX|05/2007Associate of Science: Nursing

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Christus Saint Elizabeth
DR. Wayne Margolis
Baptist Memorial Hospital

School Attended

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Job Titles Held:

Telemetry Registered Nurse
Office Hospital Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing

Telemetry Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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