Trauma Nurse resume examples

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Educated patients about their treatments.Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.Monitored patients with acute conditions.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.

Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory.Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.

• Chairman of the Professional Development and Education Council.
• Physician Voted Nurse of the Year 2015 Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
• Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• Participated in the development, review, and evaluation of nursing practice protocols.
• Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, and community members.

• Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift while attending to students needs and educational careers.

• On several committees since October 2013: Sepsis, Trauma, and Founding member of Clinical Coaching.
• Processed monthly reports for department performance.
• Preceptor to nurses on the floor while maintaining a set of patients.
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
• High level of personal accountability.