John Pace
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Accomplished Registered Nurse with 40 years of expertise in emergency services, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CRDAMC
Killeen, TX
03.2003 - Current
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.1988
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medication Administration
- BLS Certified
- CPR Certified
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [2/20/2022r to present]
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CRDAMC
03.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Golden West College