travel registered nurse resume example with 7+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Skills
Chest tube management
Inta-Aortic Balloon pump management
Accurate Documentation
Data Compilation and Analysis
Emergency Interventions
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Arterial specimen collection
ECMO management
Education and Training
Jefferson State Community CollegeBirmingham, ALExpected in 12/2014 ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Kaiser Permanente - Travel Registered Nurse Manteca, CA, 08/2021 - Current
Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Utilized Cerner EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
Advocate Aurora Health - Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU Park Ridge, IL, 08/2020 - 06/2021
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Recommended methods for continuous improvements after assessing performance against actual goals.
Created performance indicators to determine overall effectiveness of improvement measures and methods.
Trained and coached departmental team to improve understanding of improvement processes and procedures.
Established professional rapport with people within and outside of company to promote better networking opportunities.
Analyzed workflow and production, reviewing customized value stream mapping data to ascertain areas for improvement.
Led initiatives for improved quality, safety and performance for cardiovascular quality initiatives.
Led innovative development and process improvement initiatives for cardiovascular certification including but not limited to Cardiac Electrophysiology certification and primary stroke certification.
Managed continuous improvement strategies to aid in readiness for Joint Commission rounds.
Identified needed resources and aligned with project milestones, deliverables and prioritization for cardiovascular service line.
Identified needed resources and aligned with project milestones, deliverables and prioritization for viable production planning.
Coordinated with cross-functional project team leadership, physicians, administration, and various board members, to devise process improvements resulting in an increase in benchmarks for quality measures.
Community Medical Centers - Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Clovis, CA, 12/2015 - 02/2017
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines and hemodialysis.
Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Highmark Inc. - Patient Care Technician Glenshaw, PA, 10/2013 - 12/2014
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
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