wound ostomy continence nurse resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in hospice, outpatient clinic, and acute care setting. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Commitment to confidentiality of information at all times. Seeking a nursing position providing ample opportunities to utilize critical thinking, communication, organization, problem solving, time-management interpersonal skills effectively demonstrated in previous employment and academic settings.
Activities and Accomplishments
Facilitated completion and composed nursing standardized procedures as first elected Shared Leadership Chair representing nurse coordinators at Stanford Cancer Center
Educated staff on wound, ostomy, continence patient care issues
Participated in SHINE Project involving advanced practice provider utilization and satisfaction measures
Involved in clinic interviewing and hiring process
Assist with chemotherapy sign-offs with APP as certified chemotherapy biotherapy provider
Trained nursing staff as assigned clinic Epic Super User
Completed Stanford Critical Care Certificate Program to further expand knowledge base
Initiated meetings and discussions between interdisciplinary financial clearance departments and clinic later developing into CELT project
Edited first clinic cystectomy and prostatectomy patient education handbooks
Consistently receive positive feedback from patients and staff
Work History
06/2019 to CurrentWound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. | Bardstown, KY,
Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, caregivers, and staff on all units in two large hospitals
Provided pre and post-surgery education and care for patients with ostomies
Reviewed scans, labs, VS, and complete medical history in EMR
Assessed, observed, and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, behaviors, comorbidities to understand conditions, risk factors, and effectively modify treatment plans
Provided recommendations and treatment for acute and chronic wounds of various etiologies including MASD, vascular, diabetic, pressure, traumatic, surgical wounds, and skin failure
Partnered with physicians of various specialties, social workers, physical/occupational therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
09/2014 to 05/2019Nurse Coordinator Beaumont Hospitals | Macomb, MI,
Assessed patients via telephone call, email, or in-person office visit, order preliminary tests, and chart all changes, medications, and issues
Communicated with patients regarding diagnoses, disease management and treatment 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
Assisted with administering medication orders
Monitored patient condition post outpatient procedures, identifying changes in stability, updating team members, calling for transport, and escorting patients to emergency room as needed
Worked closely with patients to coordinate realistic goals and strategies for care
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs
Spearheaded initiatives to drive patient care initiatives and foster quality service
Mentored and provided clinical coaching to new nursing personnel
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
Participated in monthly department meeting and Shared Leadership committee meeting to discuss policies, propose revisions, and implement changes
09/2013 to 08/2014Registered NurseHill Country Memorial Health System | Boerne, TX,
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, cancer and other conditions in home, assisted living, and skilled nursing facility environments
Worked with members of community to determine needs
Completed assessments to guide care planning and treatment
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home/facility visits
Cleaned wounds, initiated subcutaneous infusions, set medication pumps, provided PleurX care, oxygen therapy, placed DME orders, carefully recording all details in patient records
Performed colostomy/ileostomy/urostomy care and Foley tube insertions
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored response to treatments
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens recommending modifications based on patients' response to treatment
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and follow-up care
Confirmed deaths, contacted coroner and mortuary as needed, providing compassionate and empathetic bereavement support to family and caretakers
Along with medical director and pharmacist, participated in organizational pharmaceutical meetings for process improvement in patient care
Obtained CHPN certification to further advance skill set
Education
Expected in 2018 to to CWOCN | Wound, Ostomy Continence CertificationEmory University, Atlanta, GAGPA:
Expected in 2013 to to BSN | Nursing San Francisco State University , San Francisco, GPA:
Expected in 2011 to to ADN | NursingCollege Of San Mateo, San Mateo , GPA:
Expected in 2008 to to AA | Liberal ArtsDe Anza College , Cupertino, CAGPA:
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member, 2013-present
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Association (WOCN) member, 2019-present
American Urological Association (AUA) Member, 2016-2019
Certifications
Registered Nurse in CA, License number 800736
CWOCN
PHN
BLS certified
Additional Information
Continuously active in educational, networking, and community outreach opportunities:
Registered for PCR Annual Conference 2020, cancelled due to COVID19
Attended PCR Annual Conference 2019
Attended AUA Annual Meeting 2015-2019
Attended ASCO 2016
Attended ONS Conference 2015
Attended urological monthly grand rounds and weekly tumor board discussions
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