Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Manager Hemodialysis Center
Renal Care Group
04.1997 - 01.2003
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Newberg Community Hospital
08.1986 - 09.1997
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06.1993
Skills
Staffing Assignments
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Clinical Interviewing
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Floor Assignments
Individualized Treatment Plans
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Patient Health Information Access
Operational Standards
Quality Improvement Plans
Process Evaluations
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]1997-2003 Certified Nephrology Nurse