Nurse Extern Resume Samples

Description :

1. Assigned to work alongside an RN to assist in caring for patients in the emergency department.
2. Actively participated in the implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with a broad range of health issues.
3. Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.
4. Selected as a member of the Emergency Department team in December of 2009 as a patient care technician.
5. Promoted to new staff preceptor, responsible for training new staff in the patient care technician role.
6. Obtains vital signs and checks blood glucose levels of assigned patients Assists staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
7. Performed activities of daily living with patients on a medical-surgical unit Performed nursing procedures with patients.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Documentation and effective communication with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals.
2. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and critical thinking in organizing and prioritizing care safely.
3. Exhibited responsibility by taking the initiative to select learning experiences in a clinical setting that helped enhance development.
4. Collaborated with other healthcare members in the management of problems faced by clients and team/group.
5. Displayed compassionate patient-centered care to all clients nurturing the body, mind, and spirit.
6. Responsible for total care of the RN Preceptor's patients utilizing the skills had learned in nursing school.
7. Effectively provided CPM and traction therapy, accurately performed neurological assessments, competent IV insertion.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Performed technical nursing skills-i.e Foley Catheters, Accu Checks applied SCD's, Performed newborn hearing tests.
2. Provided postnatal care & first bath to newborns, assisted new mothers with peri care and ambulation.
3. Cared for high-risk patients in Antepartum including Mothers with HIV, Drug Addiction/Detoxing.
4. Engaged in reinforcing patient/family teaching as outlined by RN mentor.
5. Performed and documented physical assessments as outlined in the unit specific manual.
6. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of interventions via Palm and Desktop computer charting.
7. Perform basic nursing care and personal care for patients, according to the scope of practice provide support and supervision for patients.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Review and update regulations prescribed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation, state and federal entities.
2. Ensure compliance with HIPPA regulations when giving care to all patients.
3. Perform medical language translation to patients who do not speak English (Spanish speakers).
4. Assisted the nursing staff in complicated treatment procedures Performed routine treatment procedures.
5. Provided basic patient care Maintained a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
6. Obtained patient histories, triaged patients under the supervision of the RN, set patients up for fetal monitoring.
7. Provided basic patient care: vitals, blood glucose monitoring, baths.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Learned how to do a complete head to toe assessment under nurse supervision.
2. Removed and documented a peripheral IV catheter. Watched the application of the six rights of medication administration.
3. Familiarized with the technologies used ( Med connect, SMS, computerized system).
4. Watched the management of a post-op patient.
5. Assigned to the Emergency Department Acute Emergency Care Training Under Supervision of RN.
6. Performed total patient assessments and total patient care Triage experience Assist MD with minor surgery CODE experience.
7. Provided all nursing care for a patient with nurse preceptor Passed medication under supervision Banner; Various email packages.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Provide support to all patient populations Report information to Team Leader Provide a safe.
2. Transferred patients from room to X-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens.
3. Prepared them for lab testing with the supervision of a nurse Start IV's with the supervision of a nurse Assisted patients with bathing.
4. Measured urine and delivering specimens to the lab. Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
5. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
6. Assisting with ADL's, patient teachings, nursing assessments, documentation, wound care, inserting of NG tubes.
7. Provide basic patient care, routine treatment procedures, patient/family education Collect vital signs Collect, label, transport laboratory specimens.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Performed technical nursing skills-i.e Foley Catheters, Accu Checks applied SCD's, Performed newborn hearing tests.
2. Provided postnatal care & first bath to newborns, assisted new mothers with peri care and ambulation.
3. Cared for high-risk patients in Antepartum including Mothers with HIV, Drug Addiction/Detoxing, Preeclampsia, Diabetes.
4. Engaged in reinforcing patient/family teaching as outlined by RN mentor.
5. Performed and documented physical assessments as outlined in the unit specific manual.
6. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of interventions via Palm and Desktop computer charting.
7. Served as a trainee in the Operating Room to become an OR nurse upon completion on Nursing School Layoff due to lack of need.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Work the most shifts and have great feedback from both patients and medical personnel work.
2. Ability to multitask and implement critical thinking are always necessary skills in the medical field.
3. Working under direct RN supervision and direction, performed essential patient care and related activities, services. 
4. Assigned patients within the cardiac intermediate-care telemetry unit/post cardiac interventional unit.
5. Primary tasks included: Provide nursing assessment, interventions and monitor cardiac rhythms.
6. Conducted patient care, like morning vitals, morning care routines, updating the RN about any concerning findings observed.
7. Instruct and empower individuals, families, or other groups on topics, such as health education and disease prevention.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Biology

Description :

1. Collaborated with the multidisciplinary health care team in providing treatment in accordance with a care plan.
2. Assessed patient physical and developmental condition; measured vital signs; charted notes and communicated findings.
3. Interpreted and responded to laboratory and diagnostic data.
4. Monitored blood glucose; administered oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
5. Changed sterile dressings for PICC lines; started IVs, and handled all other aspects of nursing care under preceptor supervision.
6. Demonstrated competency and attention to detail while providing bedside care; expeditiously prioritizing and resolving problems.
7. Proactively supplied education related to patient diagnoses, as well as psychological and social support for patients and families.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Monitored EKG Rhythms and reported any which included any differentiation in Sinus to AF and alerted the RN.
2. Responsible for taking vital signs and I&O's and reporting and abnormal values to the RN.
3. Responsible for all computer documentation and entering information, which includes orders, diets, admission.
4. Responsible for bed baths and linen changes and all other pertinent patient care related to those duties in detailed.
5. Responsible for other Clerical duties such as printing off the EKG strips and applying them to the chart.
6. Phlebotomy Removal of Patient lines (I.V.'s) and insertion and removal of urinary catheters.
7. Enhanced time management and direct patient care skills through observation and application.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Science

Description :

1. Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under the direction of nurse or physician.
2. Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
3. Collect specimens, such as urine, stool or sputum.
4. Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
5. Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in the urine.
6. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
7. Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Assisted in the care of emergency room patients in a high acuity rural emergency room servicing.
2. Assisted with ambulation of patients to the restroom, assisted patients with basic needs.
3. Performed EKGs, crutch training, application of slings, basic splints, and basic dressings to minor wounds, sutures or staples.
4. Assisted physicians with the application of complicated splinting, dislocation replacement, lumbar punctures on patients.
5. Placed IV's, Foley catheters, and NG tubes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performed CPR on patients in crisis according to BLS guidelines.
6. Performed finger sticks, specimen collection, and assessments of surgical sites for multiple patients daily.
7. Observed and monitored behavior/health state and response to therapy. Communicated pertinent observations to appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Masters

Description :

1. Learned to provide care and support patients before, during, and after surgery.
2. Limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed health care providers.
3. Participated in planning of care and services for patient and families by contributing to the nursing care plan.
4. Recognized the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s).
5. Initiated and maintained the hygiene/ cleanliness of the patients, the patient’s environment, and the unit environment.
6. Understood and recognized appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV’s, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
7. Used Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Masters of Science

Description :

1. Knowledged of the usual and stable baseline conditions (both physical and mental) of the specific patient population in which they are employed and reports objective relevant observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care-planning.
2. Instituted appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications.
3. Utilized equipment in the provision of patient care services safely and effectively with adaptation of equipment usage to the age and general condition of the patient, as indicated.
4. Assisted in the cleaning, sanitation and tracking of all equipment and supplies used in the unit and adheres to all guidelines regarding use of cleaning products.
5. Assisted the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.
6. Assisted the RN with the patient’s activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedure.
7. Performed designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedure.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS

Description :

1. Sought educational opportunities to increase competence.
2. Attended staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable.
3. Assisted the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infection and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
4. Thoroughly cleaned assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.
5. Thoroughly cleaned assigned unit equipment according to schedule and/or need, and keeps hallway and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure.
6. May acted in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN.
7. CAPA bled of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS