Charge Nurse Sample Resume

Christina Applegrove
442 Maple Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 000-000-0000
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Objective:	To contribute my nursing experience in post-operative care and patient instruction to a medical office with a need for a professional nurse skilled in advanced medical terminology.

Licenses:	Registered Nurse, IV Certification, CPR Certification

Education:	Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Member of Case Western Reserve's Nursing Honors Society.

Experience:	Charge Nurse, 2004-present Medical-surgical therapeutic treatments treating a variety of patients with supervisory authority over other nurses. Supervise a staff of 10. Maintain accurate patient charts. Train new nurses coming onto the floor. Assist laboratory technicians helping patients on the floor. Utilize computer system linking floor to hospital. Motivate staff to deliver high quality care, with result in improved morality and efficiency. Counsel patients and families facing long-term illnesses. Work with IVAC and IMED systems, and ARS (Artificial Respiratory Systems). Predict and prepare for physician's needs and new doctor's orders. Staff Nurse, 2000-04 Provided patient care and medications, following orders. Accompany doctors on rounds. Provided patients with comfort, pain relief, and support. Cooperated fully with other health care professionals, in a team atmosphere. Provided assistance with stitch removal, dressing changes, and tracheotomy care. Other Experience Lifeguard, Greater Cleveland YMCA, Cleveland - 1998-2000. Provided lifeguarding skill to large, multipurpose pool complex, including monitoring special care situations such as stroke recovery patients and clients with motor skill deficiencies.

Personal:	Recommendations from former employers regarding communication skills.

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