Medical Center Hospital - Er Registered Nurse Resume Example

Lillian Price

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Professional Summary

Reliable RN with a degree in applied science and background in critical care nursing, and clinical care nursing . Two and a half years of experience in providing nursing care. Have had the opportunity to provide care for the patient through emergency nursing, as well as the patient in the acute care setting.

Skills

TCAR certified
TNCC certified

ALS certified
PALS certified

ENA certified
BLS certified

Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning

Time Management
Computers and Electronics

Experience

ER Registered Nurse May 2013－Present Medical Center Hospital Odessa, Tx

Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.

Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.

Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.

Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices.

Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.

Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.

Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.

Conduct primary and secondary assessments to identify abnormalities and indicate problems.

Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.

Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.

Collect specimens for laboratory tests.

Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.

Assist physicians with procedures such as , endotracheal intubation, and cardioversion.

Provide post-mortem care.

Clinical RN-ortho/neuro Feb 2012－May 2013 Medical Center Hospital Odessa, TX

-Received patients from PACU, monitored post op vitals, set up PCA pumps, administer intravenous fluids, and post op medications.

-Obtain admission history, and entering this information in the computer based admission area.

-Educate patients on post op care, and post hospital care.

-Advocate for patients and families needs.

-Positioning patients with regard to proper the proper body mechanics and alignment needed for the patient.

-Managed pain management effectively for each individual patient.

-Able to care for patients with traction, external fixators , nerve blocks, CPM machines, and various orthopedic equipment.

-Perform wound care

-Care of NG/PEG tubes, tracheostomies

-Care of hemovacs, JP drains, wound vacs, and TLSO braces

-Care of the trauma patient such as, subarachnoid hemorrhages, subdural hematomas, gun shot/stabbing victims, MVC victims, complete or partial paralysis.