Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery Resume Example

Cancelled after 4 weeks due to low census.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion in LDRP setting, OR and OB Triage.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Documented all patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.

• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking fetal EKG readings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further discomfort
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of issues and illnesses
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• On occasion and in past, led as a charge nurse successful 10-person team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
• On occasion, audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
• Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to social services as necessary
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Updated patient charts using Cerner Powerchart with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through transfer to postpartum unit
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
• Managed outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, labor, delivery, recovery and immediate postpartum with skilled nursing services
• Administered treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices
• Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at outpatient triage unit
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training i.e. Certifications

• Monitored SICU patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Variety of ICU patients from Neuro, General Surgery, CABG (Open heart)
• After hours Recovery Room duties