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service-oriented registered nurse seeking a challenging clinical position where expertise in healthcare procedure, patient care and strong communication skills will prove instrumental to employer success.

profile

 

• respected rn offering over 22 years solid and progressive experience as nurse in operating room, pre/post op recovery and telemetry units.
• drove the development of new policy requiring specially trained rn to handle laser operations and ensure safety.
• instrumental in implementing a procedural change, effecting decreasing workplace injuries by removing of ground-level disposal basins and replacement with raised-level basins. 
• serving as laser safety officer coordinator of surgery, successfully designed and organized a complete laser program in surgery at elmhurst memorial hospital in 2002.
• capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic patient services interaction both in person and via telephone.
• recognized as friendly, outgoing and personable rn, with a proven commitment to quality patient care.
• technically proficient in microsoft office suite, navicare, meditech, and novell or manager.

 

professional awards

 

~ recipient of the award in clinical excellence from elmhurst memorial hospital. ~

~ awarded employee recognition in surgery at elmhurst memorial hospital in 12/2001, 4/2003, and 1/ 2006. ~

~ recipient of the elmhurst memorial hospital employee of the month, 10/2006. ~

~ nominated for the elmhurst memorial hospital employee of the year in 2006. ~

~ received a spot award for ensuring patient safety and consent during routine procedures. ~

 

professional experience

 

operating room rn mt. sinai health system                                                                                                         2009

• actively equipped the operating room with specific supplies, medication and equipment as specified by each surgeon s preference card.
• serving as surgical assistant and circulating nurse, consistently assisted surgeon in all or procedures.
• effectively enforced all patient safety precautions, from time-out procedures and proper positioning of patient on the table to verifying clear communication between team members and departments.

 

operating room rn supplemental healthcare agency                                                                              2008-2009

• successfully served as per diem nurse at various chicago area hospitals, responsible for checking surgical equipment, ensuring proper function and safety at all times.
• served as patient advocate, consistently provided emotional support during anesthesia administration and surgical procedures.

 

sicu step down unit/telemetry/or rn elmhurst memorial hospital                                                         1987-2008

• effectively provided pre and postoperative care to patients, including ekg certification for telemetry patients, cardiac medication injections for cardiac arrhythmias and total care of ventilator patients.
• responsible for assessing patients in the holding area for surgery through verbal agreement, verifying patient s wristband, allergies, and signed consents by patient.
• proficiently verified all aspects of specimen handling and medication documentation, ensuring accuracy.
• utilized extensive knowledge of specialty equipment in providing quality patient care, including holmium and co2 lasers, cystometrogram, navigator, harmonic scalpel, various microscopes, laparoscopic video, bovie, argon beam coagulator, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, cystoscopy, and zimmer tourniquet.

 

professional education

 

associates degree of applied science in nursing college of dupage                                                                1987

registered nurse license state of illinois                                                                                                          1987

 

in-service training specialty equipment, instrumentation and advanced technology upgrades

annual training for laser safety officers laser institute of america and trace industries

up-to-date training aorn, osha, and idph standards and regulations

cpr certification american heart association

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a registered nurse capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience assisting in surgical procedures, preparing the or and monitoring patient care. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my patients. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, organization, administration, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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