Geriatric Nurse Resume Examples

Dedicated Geriatric Nurse with 16 years of experience and a proven track record in and dementia care. Ability to communicate effectively between residents families physicians and CNAs. Energetic and motivational Nurse Practitioner and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes.

Board of Registered Nursing – License #9459873
American Heart Association – Basic Life & Advanced Support

• Oversee daily functioning of the unit directing admissions discharges and general patient flow
• Assign nurses and support staff to patient care while meeting the daily goals of the units facilitating nurses involvement in rounds
• Ensure that bedside hand offs take place at the change of shift and that charge hand off is completed
• Maintain patient care consistent with the missions value and operating principles of the department of nursing and the hospital
• Support the patient s healthcare team as an advocate for the patient and their family
• Participate in hospital committees and task forces as requested

• Performed a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services including assessing planning administering and evaluating patient care primarily geared to mentally ill patients
• Communicated with patients based on an understanding of the needs of senior patients
• Administered medical treatment as prescribed by physician and responsible for teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients and their families
• Provided day-to-day clinical direction to assigned mental health workers and other paraprofessional staff
• Documented and reported patient progress to treatment team