A Private Duty Nurse takes the responsibility of providing one-on-one treatment care for a specific patient typically at nursing homes, clinics and hospices. A snapshot of the duties performed are listed on the Private Duty Nurse Resume as follows – monitoring medical changes in patients, cooking for patients, providing homemaking services, cleaning and assisting patients, documenting patient care information, providing medication and insulin administration, rendering hospice care, treating injuries and dressing wounds, and offering various other daily living tasks.
Those possessing specialized nursing service skills can apply for this employment, in addition, the following attributes are also expected – friendly personality, patient care skills, experience in providing direct patient care, ability to read and interpret doctor’s prescription, and the potential to take sound judgment during emergencies. An equal amount of training, experience, and education in the form of a diploma in private duty nursing are required.
Summary : Professionally trained LPN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. 6+ years of experience in geriatrics in a long-term care setting. Maintain a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Dedicated beyond normal expectations. Constantly striving to do the very best I can do, no matter what the circumstances.
Skills : MS Office, Nursing, Patient Care.
Description :
Accurately administered medications through G-tube, G-J tube and orally.
Performed head to toe assessments and apply the nursing process to care for patients and monitor patients condition.
Changed, cleaned, and overall cared for tracheostomy and tracheostomy supplies.
Established a supportive relationship with families in caring for their child with chronic illnesses.
Assisted with ADL's and therapy exercises to promote growth and development.
Served as primary nurse where duties included training and correlating of other nurses, patient/family teaching, reviewing patient charts, and working closely with Patient Care Coordinator's.
Ensured that supplies were ordered, stocked, and properly stored.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate Of Applied Science
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Headline : Efficient Private Duty Nurse skilled in tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced medical office, skilled with greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and preparing patient charts. Have worked in Medical offices, front and back. Dental offices as office manager and front desk, and front desk in a Radiology office.
Recorded patient's medication history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Monitored and administered feedings through the gastrointestinal tube via a pump.
Monitored through tracheostomy by suctioning child Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Worked as part of a team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Made the patient comfortable as he/she can be at their own home.
Used Assessments, vitals, administer medication, administer feeding via GT, keep an open air way for tracheostomy patients, ADLS, PROM, message, therapy, oxygen therapy,and nebulizer treatment.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
License Practical Nurse
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Objective : Looking to join a stable company that would give me a chance to learn more and therefore enhance my skills. To obtain a position as a team-player in an organization where I can maximize my experience in a challenging environment. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and am experienced in healthcare and childcare. I have worked in medical as well as legal and administrative environments. I work with and am familiar with the internet, databases, and client/server applications while charting and record keeping.
Skills : Basic computer skills, Patient Care, Nursing.
Description :
Walked with the patient several times a day.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Provided transportation, assistance, and companionship to clients.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes, and vacuuming.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of the wheelchair and adaptive equipment.
Responsible for primary care and medication management.
Provided care as ordered by the physician as outlined in the clients care plan and/or plan of care.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Private Duty Nurse, responsible for providing and directing provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, & agency policies.
Skills : Data Abstractor, Assessment Nurse, Communication.
Description :
Provided in-home care for patients injured in the "cold war" as directed by their care plan.
Transported patients to and from medical appointments.
Provided educational reinforcements for patients concerning their specific disease processes and the lingering side effects from radiation treatments.
Assisted patients with nutritional management of diabetes and other diagnosis as indicated.
Provided up to date educational material for patients for their specific disease processes as indicated.
Assisted patients with all ADL's as indicated by care plan.
Provided training, assistance, and demonstration to clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Diploma In Nursing
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Headline : Seeking a Private Duty Nurse position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Independently cared for elderly patients in a private home setting.
Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Properly managed to apply emergency and independent medical measures.
Recorded, observed and evaluated symptoms.
Implemented appropriate holistic care and evaluated results.
Administered dressings, medications, treatments, and evaluated results.
Supervised and scheduled an appropriate nutritional diet.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Nursing
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Summary : Motivated and highly productive Private Duty Nurse professional with a research background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day office operations. Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients through outstanding interpersonal skills.
Provided complete personal care, maintained patient in a familiar environment, while functioning as a surrogate family member.
Coordinated staffing the case as the client's health declined.
Attended training courses several times a year for different projects and achieved 96% or above on all tests.
Met all daily deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Provided detailed comprehensive assessment in the home.
Developed customized plans for continuity of care.
Provided care to clients under the supervision of RN Case Manager.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Objective : Private Duty Nurse with 6 years of experience in coordinating the total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources.
Provided in-home nursing care to pediatric patients based on the plan of treatment.
Prepared equipment & material for treatments and procedures, practices aseptic & sterile technique & administers medications as appropriate for the client's care and safety.
Recorded legible, accurate, detailed service documentation as care is being provided during each individual shift.
Reported changes in patients' conditions to the family, co-workers, Nursing Supervisor, and other medical professionals as directed.
Maintained a safe & therapeutic environment for the client.
Initiated emergency procedures when necessary.
Assisted with the orientation of new staff as needed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
AS In Nursing
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Private Duty Nurse with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Excellent Communications and Computer skills, Duty Nurse.
Description :
Observed patients, charting, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions.
Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse.
Provided basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing.
Helped patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing.
Worked as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement.
Provided medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, and instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.
Followed policies and procedures are related to safety.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Healthcare Administration
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Headline : Provide skilled nursing interventions according to the Plan of Care in the treatment of the patient/client's illness, rehabilitative needs, and preventative care. Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
Skills : Data Abstactor, Assessment Nurse.
Description :
Provided in-home care for patients injured in the "cold war" as directed by their care plan.
Gave information to the family in the treatment of patient maintenance of a healthful environment.
Recorded orders/order changes from medical professionals and reports to the Nursing Supervisor.
Completed shifts as assigned by the agency based on the needs and acuity of the assigned client.
Accepted and wrote verbal orders from physicians as required.
Maintained communication with RN Case Manager and/or physician including the report of client condition change and accepting verbal orders.
Completed accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma In Nursing
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Summary : Compassionate Private Duty Nurse with over 26 years' experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing exceptional care to pediatric patients with specialty experience in pediatric gastroenterology. Seeking a position in a pediatric hospital or facility.
Contracted independently to render nursing care to one patient in hospital and private home.
Administered medications, treatments, therapies and other nursing services, according to physician's instructions and conditions of patient.
Observed, evaluated, and recorded symptoms of seizure and other possible conditions.
Applied independent emergency measures to counteract adverse developments especially during seizure attacks.
Notified physician of patient's condition every check-up.
Maintained equipment and supplies (Oxygen machine, nebulizers, cardiac monitor, pulse oxymeter, suction machine, feeding pump, etc.) Cooperate with other health care providers (physical therapist and food therapist) furnishing assistance to patient.
Supervised diet of patient in hospital and private home.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BS In Nursing
Private Duty Nurse Resume
Summary : Private Duty Nurse with 7+ years of experience in Completing a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, capturing physical assessment, home environment, medication changes, and any skilled interventions provided during the course of the visit as well as any care coordination with the health care team. This note will be incorporated into the patient's record.
Skills : Attention To Details, Microsoft Office, Medical Terminology.
Description :
Administered dressings, treatments, medications, and other nursing services to patients as required.
Applied independent emergency procedures accurately and successfully as needed.
Supervised and administered patient-appropriate diets.
Monitored vital signs and other various patient health indicators.
Stocked and maintained adequate medical supplies in patient homes.
Documented all patient care information for patient family review.
Responded to patient family queries in a courteous and professional manner.
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