Driven nursing professional with [Number] years of experience in [Type] care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Skills
Rehabilitative care
Complex wound care
Pain management
Intake and discharge
Colostomy care familiarity
Body mechanics knowledge
Acute and rehabilitative care
Unit administration
Diagnostic tools experience
Diabetes management
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Patient record auditing
Quality assurance controls
Staff Development and Precepting
Patient care management
Staff training
Resource assignment
Patient assessments
Duty delegation
Performance management
Procedure development
Clinical Instruction
Experience
08/2018 to 11/2021
Wound Care NurseAdvantage Living – Armada, MI,
Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
Treated complex wounds not healed in [Number] weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
Managed draining wounds by [Action].
Cared for [Type] wounds by [Action].
08/2016 to 08/2018
Charge Licensed Vocational NurseHuman Good – Bell Gardens, CA,
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
07/2015 to 07/2016
LPN Charge NurseArbor Company – Asheville, NC,
Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2016
Certificate: Practical Nursing Eastern Gateway Community College - Steubenville, OH GPA:
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
