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201 comstock drive • elgin, il 60124 xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

career objective

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

 

profile

 

ø  offer solid and progressive experience as a compassionate healthcare professional, including expertise within organizational, time-management and patient care capacities.

ø  in depth expertise in identifying emergency situations and expediting quality patient treatment procedures.

ø  proven ability to blend strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

ø  apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to the healthcare environment.

ø  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.

ø  actively pursue continuing healthcare education opportunities; current on healthcare issues vital to patient care and treatment planning.

 

~ core competencies ~

all types of iv lines patient assessment pain management

chest, ng, nephrostomy, gastro tubes cast care, pin care, traction care

rehabilitation support functions geriatric basic care tracheotomy care

finger sticks care plan development wound and burn care

patient education family, aide, lpn care integration

 

professional experience

 

provena st joseph hospital                                                                                            1997-present

staff nurse

• successfully handled all primary care functions for postoperative patients, including patient and family education on procedures/treatments, setting up pca and pain management.
• utilized extensive knowledge of iv therapy, ventilator equipment, 12-lead ekg and digitalized charting in supporting physicians in the implementation of patient plan of care.
• effectively provided mentoring guidance and constructive evaluations to nursing students during clinical rotations.
• responsible for implementing, updating and supervising direct care of cardiac, medical, rehabilitation, orthopedic, geriatric, and chronic patients.

 

certified nursing assistant apostolic christian resthaven nursing home                                  1996

• consistently ensured quality patient care and treatment plan assistance on behalf of geriatric patients.
• effectively collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists and healthcare staff in caring for patients.

 

professional education

 

associate s degree in nursing elgin community college                                                    1995-1998

 

certified pediatric advance life support

certified advance cardiac life support

certified basic life support