telemetry registered nurse resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
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
07/2012 to 10/2013Telemetry Registered NurseEmerus | Burleson, TX,
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.
08/2009 to 07/2012Office Hospital Registered NurseIndian Health Service | Tsaile, AZ,
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.
09/2006 to 09/2009Registered NurseBaptist Memorial Hospital | City, STATE,
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.
Facilitated patient 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
Expected in 05/2007 to to Associate of Science | NursingLamar State College Port Arthur, Port Arthur, TX, GPA:
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