Experienced Registered Nurse Resume Sample

EMILY CARTER, BSN, RN

Burlington, ON L7R 2H5 • [email protected] • (555) 678-1234

REGISTERED NURSE

Track record of success in top-performing healthcare teams

Highly efficient and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in clinical care settings and OB/GYN nursing. Expertise in nursing operations, regulatory compliance, patient care optimization, process improvement, remote patient support, quality assurance and team leadership. Decisive contributor, quickly assessing complex / emergency situations and selecting the appropriate course of action. Caring and compassionate, with a proven ability to form strong relationships and gain the trust of colleagues and patients at all levels. Ability to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the patient population and apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

Core Competencies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maple Valley Home Health | Oakville, ON

RN Case Manager, 03/2022 – Present

Provide care to patients in the community to help them get back to their life of independence. Conduct and complete initial assessment of patients in order to generate a personalized plan of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as required, or upon changes in the patient’s condition. Teach, supervise, and counsel the patient and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the patient’s condition. Exhibit critical thinking to drive continuous improvement of services and the agency.

Northern Women’s Health Associates | Burlington, ON

Registered Nurse, 03/2021 – 03/2022

Worked in an ambulatory urology practice with seven urologists and one nurse practitioner, operating over several locations. As one of three clinic nurses, provided professional nursing care to our patients based on established standards and practices.

• Held responsibility for conducting nurse visits to provide post-surgical care such as wound care, staple removal, and ureteral stent removal. Performed Foley catheter exchanges, injection teaching for testosterone patients, intravesical therapy, chemotherapy injections, and blood draws for prostate cancer screening.
• Prepared patients for in-office cystoscopies, assisted physicians with bladder Botox administration and performed Urodynamic testing. Set up sterile surgical fields and prepare patients for in-office vasectomies and percutaneous nerve evaluations for InterStim trials. Conducted POC urinalysis and PVR bladder ultrasounds.
• Conducted telephone and walk-in visit triage as required. Performed chart reviews to abstract relevant information to complete prior authorizations, FMLA, and STD paperwork for patients. Responded to patient messages and support provider’s inboxes. Collaborated with insurance, DME, home care, and other care partners to meet patient needs.
• Entered orders for medication, laboratory, radiology, and referrals according to provider direction and protocols. Document clinical findings clearly and concisely using Epic. Assessed patient needs and involved providers as appropriate. Provided scope-appropriate nursing education during all patient interactions.
• Ensured patient medication list was accurate, completed medication reconciliation, and processed refill requests per protocol. Served as a resource to clinical office/department staff within the scope of RN role, including directing the work of Medical Assistant and clinic support staff as needed and appropriate based on role/scope.
• Performed clinical support tasks, including high-level disinfection of cystoscopes and other equipment used in procedures.

Horizon Neurocare Centre | Cambridge, ON

Health Educator RN, 11/2013 – 09/2020

Fulfilled diverse duties as part of a residential rehabilitation facility serving adults with brain injury, neurocognitive disorders, developmental disabilities, and psychiatric illness through specialized programs that address individual needs.

• As a Health Educator, delivered exceptional care to a maximum of 25 clients. Collaborated with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure every client received customized care tailored to their needs.
• Administered skilled nursing care and arranged monthly check-ups with visiting physicians to ensure that each client’s health status was accurately monitored.
• Meticulously maintained updated medication lists and worked closely with insurance companies, pharmacies, and care partners to guarantee that my clients always received the appropriate care.
• Actively participated in meetings and provided essential health information and status updates for each assigned client. In the case of a medical emergency on-site, provided prompt triage and nursing assessments and functioned as the on-call Health Educator during assigned rotations. Played an integral role in ensuring that clients received the highest quality care and that their health was closely monitored and maintained.

Central Regional Hospital | Mississauga, ON

Registered Nurse, 10/2012 – 11/2013

Managed a full spectrum of nursing duties for a Short Stay Unit and a 53-bed Medical/Surgical unit with telemetry, providing care for a diverse group of patients who required brief yet intensive monitoring and education.

• Served as the Observation Unit for the Emergency Department, as well as a facility for patients undergoing special procedures, cardiac cath lab patients, and those undergoing short-stay surgical and diagnostic testing.
• Documented all aspects of the nursing process in the electronic medical record, managed patient admissions, transfers, transports, and discharges, and conducted prescribed medical and nursing treatments, including skin and wound care (both surgical and traumatic), tracheotomy care, Foley catheter placement, removal, and care. Managed drainage devices such as JP, Penrose, Hemovac, etc.
• Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess a patient’s condition. Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms, diagnostic test results, and patient condition changes.
• Consulted and coordinated with other healthcare professionals to formulate and modify the patient’s care plan. Provided education to individuals, families, and caregivers on health education, disease prevention, and medication information.

EDUCATION

University of Ontario Health Sciences | Oshawa, ON

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, December 2015

Niagara College School of Nursing | Welland, ON

Associate Degree in Nursing, May 2012

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Registered Nurse – College of Nurses of Ontario | Expires: July 2024

Basic Life Support – Heart & Stroke Foundation | Expires: March 2025

Certificate of Completion Nursing Assistant Skills, July 2009

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows, Electronic Medical Records, EPIC, Clinical IS Systems, Word, Excel