Medical Center Hospital - Er Registered Nurse Resume Example

-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.

• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.

• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.

• Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.