Primary Care Nurse Resume
Objective : As a Primary Care Nurse, performed clinical nursing duties with high integrity, quality, and under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director, conducted nursing visits which may include, but not be limited to lab draws, wound care, pregnancy tests, injections, BP checks, urine tox screens, pill counts, TB tests.
Skills : Clinical Skills, Patient Care.
Description :
- Ensured participants were seen on a timely basis, identified and communicated barriers to efficient flow, and identified possible solutions.
- Performed basic in-house lab tests, and obtained and processed specimens for outside laboratories.
- Took and recorded vital signs, recognized any variances, outliers, or red flags, and took appropriate action.
- Served as a backup to the RN Care Manager to coordinate with the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
- Served as a backup to the RN Care Manager to conduct in-person nursing reassessments semiannually and as needed.
- Provided ongoing assessment, and monitored health problems and health status.
- Implemented nursing care plans, and demonstrated tact, respect, and sensitivity.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, served as a mentor and resource to others and maintained patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times.
Skills : Communication, Critical Thinking.
Description :
- Kept current on all organizational and practice policies (infection control, HIPAA), goals, initiatives, and required pieces of training.
- Ensured that University and Department policies and procedures were followed.
- Completed all required university, hospital, and department training.
- Worked indoors in an environmentally controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, and odors, without undue discomfort.
- Performed sedentary work that primarily involved sitting or standing for long periods.
- Traveled between clinical sites may be required depending on the need.
- Worked collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Primary Care Nurse, participated in care coordination and population health activities in collaboration with the central teams and related to any current initiatives within Columbia Primary Care.
Skills : Time Management, Health Education.
Description :
- Assisted with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Established standard clinical supply storage in collaboration with other clinical staff and audit that standards are being maintained.
- Established standard protocols for medication and immunization inventory management and storage.
- Served on relevant committees, task forces, and workgroups within Columbia Primary Care and the Organization.
- Participated in the recruitment of clinical staff.
- Precepted clinical staff (medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and RNs.
- Performed competency testing for new and established clinical staff.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, identified the learning needs of the patients and families, and educated them by adapting to the patient and family learning styles utilizing the teach-back method.
Skills : Documentation, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
- Reviewed and acted on test results (lab, x-ray).
- Reviewed and managed communications from internal and external customers that require the education and training of an RN.
- Provided patient education through multiple avenues inclusive of in-person, by telephone, or video.
- Assisted with medication management (medication renewals).
- Completed accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Assisted with the management of urgent and emergent patient care situations.
- Provided care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent, and evidence-based.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSN
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, reviewed and placed orders in collaboration with the PCP (prescription refills, supplies, labs, diagnostic imaging), provided routine nursing support (Nurse Visits)as directed by Providers and approved as standard practices (office surgical procedures, nurse visits, wound dressing changes, suture removal, vaccines, injections).
Skills : Adaptability, Technology Proficiency, and Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
Description :
- Assisted with conducting yearly Medical Assistant competencies and providing clinical education, as needed.
- Assisted with basic MA job responsibilities, as needed.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following the standards of care established by Columbia Primary Care.
- Assessed and systematically collected data related to patient health status and worked with the care team to develop the plan of care.
- Utilized data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
- Assumed responsibility and accountability for effectively managing the nursing care of individual patients.
- Documented nursing assessment and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSN
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, collaborated with the PCP, to develop a care plan based on mutual goals with the patient, family, provider's emergency plan, medical summary, and ongoing action plan, as appropriate.
Skills : Problem Solving, Nursing.
Description :
- Monitored patient adherence to the plan of care and progress toward goals in a timely fashion, and facilitated changes as needed.
- Received telephone calls that required nursing assessment, talked directly to patients, and instructed them on their next course of action.
- Addressed EHR/portal messages and prescription refill requests.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients and families on various health conditions, disease prevention, medication regimens, and lifestyle modification empowering our
patients to actively participate in their care.
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team including Physicians, APPs, caseworkers, LPNs/MAs, and other health professionals to coordinate care, share information, and ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Documented patient encounters according to nursing standards and policies.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSN
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, according to PACE Place policies and/or as directed by the Medical Director, provide medications, conduct medication reconciliation, work with the RN Care Manager to develop a plan to meet skilled, intermediate, and personal care needs, and set long and short-term goals.
Skills : Patient safety and care Coordination.
Description :
- Filled in for Home Care Manager as needed, conducting home visits, and initiating initial home assessments.
- Assisted and facilitated participants in obtaining medical services, including scheduling participants as appropriate, triaging participants, and assessing participants.
- Communicated participant changes, and collaborated on care planning decisions and coordination for 24-hour care as directed by the Provider.
- Participated in the Intake and Assessment meetings.
- Provided orientation, education, and initial and annual competencies of CNAs.
- Effectively communicated in IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) Meetings, family meetings, and clinic meetings.
- Provided participant triage and assessment and obtained health information and relevant data.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSN
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Primary Care Nurse, provided suggestions that support the delivery of cost-effective healthcare to patients and families, and assessed patients acuity accurately when making decisions regarding clinical bookings, the appropriate level of service, and staffing.
Skills : Wound care, Attention to detail.
Description :
- Skilled with accountable care regulations and demands.
- Worked collaboratively with the clinical team to complete AWV's by following protocols and standing orders.
- Stratified patient population according to risk to effectively and efficiently manage patients.
- Determined frequency of need for provider appointments and CCM encounters.
- Maximized use of qualified clinical staff to provide appropriate non-face-to-face patient contact.
- Provided clinical health coaching interventions to motivate patients and families toward successful self-management of chronic disease.
- Effectively partnered with provider practice team members to mobilize needed community resources.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BSN
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, served as a resource person to other members of the team regarding the care needs of patients and provided support to other members of the clinical and administrative team in an accessible, open manner.
Skills : Time management, Urgent care, and emergency care.
Description :
- Educated and mentored clinical support staff as needed.
- Delegated safely and effectively to support staff tasks that are within the scope of practice.
- Coordinated care across members of the team by patient care needs, team member capabilities, and qualifications, utilizing team members strategically to provide safe and effective care at the top of licensure, education, and training.
- Valuated the effectiveness of care given by the multi-disciplinary care team, identified problems, and guided members toward solutions promoting health.
- Facilitated the improvement of the patient’s ability to self-manage prevention and behavioral health issues and emphasized transitional care, prevention, and wellness.
- Communicated effectively and clearly with members of the care team regarding patient status and needs.
- Utilized time and materials effectively and economically.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSN
Primary Care Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Primary Care Nurse, used a variety of modalities to engage patients including nurse visits, telephonic and electronic communication (Gateway/Telehealth), operated from a Human Caring framework, the RN implements a wide range of interventions/skills including coaching, education, counseling, motivational interviewing, referral and advocacy to services and resources as appropriate to promote health and wellness.
Skills : Patient Assessment and Care Planning, Medication Administration.
Description :
- Worked closely with the clinical team and family to promote self-management and ensure a cycle of continuous refinement of PoC which includes education for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
- Ensured effective coordination of care across the care continuum.
- Worked with Partners, Brigham Health, and Community partners including, home care, outpatient clinics, emergency/urgent care, and hospital settings.
- Knowledgeable base should include basic health teaching, family planning education, and how to care for common pediatric/ adult illnesses.
- Facilitated the advanced care planning process, assisting patients and families to consider options and goals for future healthcare decisions.
- Documented advanced care goals in the EHR.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSN
