Organized, hardworking, dependable RN candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
06.1992 - 09.1994
Staff nurse for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Provided direct patient care to post op patients, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
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..
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and extensive wound care.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
06.1992
Skills
Medical assessment
Patient Management
Health screening
Critical Care
Wound Care
Infant vitals monitoring
Cardiac Care
High level of autonomy
Patient education and counseling
Homeschooling Parent of 25 years
I have 7 children, ages 11 through 29, all of which have been homeschooled. I have been active in helping to run a weekly homeschool co op for the past 15 years.
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