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18788 marsh lane, apt. 2321 ♦ xxxxxx, xxxxxx xxxxxx
xxx-xxx-xxxx ♦ abc@xyz.com

service-oriented medical professional seeking a challenging position in nursing, where expertise in patient relations, education, advocacy, and healthcare procedure will prove instrumental to company success.

                                        profile                                      

 

a results-oriented healthcare professional possessing superior organizational, time-management, and patient care skills. in-depth expertise in home care, chronic, acute, and rehabilitation environments. strong hands on knowledge of improving public image by providing exceptional patient care and working environment. proven ability to lead and motivate nursing staff to ensure success; recognized as caring, reliable, and thorough professional. track record for quality patient care. dynamic communication and relationship management skills. commended by patients and supervisors for outstanding quality of care. offer theoretical and applied knowledge in:

 

cpm machine operations ng and peg tubes monitoring blood glucose and drug levels

finger sticks manage ventilator settings tracheotomy care pain management

ippb treatments urinalysis, culture and sensitivity rehabilitation support functions

medication administration et suctioning wound care gastric button management

tpn/ppn picc peripheral iv insertion and therapy ostomies family, aide, lpn care integration

blood products capd cvc dobhoff education cbi implanted assess pca pumps

 

                           professional experience                         

staff nurse trinity medical center                                                                                                                     2007-present

         successfully manage patient care, including diagnosis and treatment of chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, valvular defects, cerebrovascular accidents, chf, htn,dvt, pulmonary embolism.

         utilize exemplary documentation skills by maintaining nurses notes clearly and accurately.

         focus on both physical and emotional needs of patients by iv fluids and medications administration.

staff nurse utsw medical center                                                                                                                                           2006-2007

         effectively provided, coordinated, and documented patient treatment and care; post-operative care of orthopedic surgical patients.

         served as liaison between patients and doctors, provided detailed assessments on post-operative cases.

         successfully handled patient education on the s/s of infection.

 

staff nurse healthsouth rehab hospital                                                                                                                2005-2006

         effectively ensured quality patient rehabilitation services by performing diagnostic assessments, patient treatments, and clinical documentation.

         consistently provided supervision to licensed vocational nurses and certified nurses s aide s; delegated duties, scheduling, and staff mentoring.

         successfully determined patient condition and notified doctors regarding treatment plans.

 

private duty nurse care iv home health                                                                                                               2004-2005

         serving as primary care nurse, provided home care treatment and monitoring for pediatric patients suffering from chronic respiratory dysfunction.

         effectively utilized superior communication skills to established rapport with both patient and family.

• responsible for assisting family in the transportation of patients to out of town doctor appointments.

 

staff nurse/float pool christus st michael s hospital                                                                                      2002-2004

         consistently administered quality patient care to adult patients suffering from acute and chronic illnesses.

         successfully dispensed blood products to patients and followed up with frequent monitoring.

         proficiently ensured mar s were checked accurately and repeatedly to guarantee patient safety.

 

staff nurse reunion plaza nursing home                                                                                                                          2001

         responsible for providing quality long term patient care to adults, including charting assessments, passing medications, wound care, and monitoring blood glucose levels.

          effectively monitored and analyzed lab data, blood work, and urinalysis results; reported abnormal clinical findings to charge nurse.

 

                   education, certification & awards                  

 

associates degree in nursing texarkana college texarkana, xxxxxx                                                                                   2004
licensed vocational nurse texarkana college texarkana, xxxxxx                                                                         2001
dean s list spring, 2004 ♦ recipient of xxxxxx higher education coordinating board scholarship, 2002
dean s list fall, 2000 ♦ recipient of leonard scholarship, 2000

bcls (basic life support), 2010 ♦ acls(advanced cardiac life support), 2009 ♦ ekg certification, 2007