career objective                              

proficient, detail-oriented registered nurse eager to contribute outstanding patient care and doctor assistance towards supporting the employer in optimizing operational performance

 

profile                                                

ø  offer fifteen years progressive nursing experience with extensive experience in ccu and micu units

ø  perform a broad range of care-giving duties to ensure patients are treated properly and remain comfortable; consistently provide safe and hygienic environment

ø  handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously in high-pressure, time-sensitive environment

ø  coordinate with other departments, doctors, nurses, patients, and relatives; provide educational resources

 

professional experience                

university of medicine & denistry of new jersey (umdnj), newark, nj                           10/99 c present

staff telemetry/pcu/ccu

         successfully handle high volume of cases in varied units; rotated to micu, sicu, ccu-cath lab, echo, cardiac electrophysiology, angioplasty departments as well as observation of entire 6-hour open heart surgery procedures

         proficiently care for post-operative open heart patients including pacing wires, midsternal and grafted sites, congestive heart failures, myocardial infarctions, disrythmias, cardiac catheterizations

         effectively execute pre- and post-angioplasty responsibilities, sheath removal, cardiac enzyme and blood level monitoring including pt, ptt, act

         assist cardiologist with insertion of swan-ganz, triple lumen, and shiley catheters, as well as intra-aortic balloon pump apparatuses, trans-venous pacemakers, cvvhdf, multiple drips

         care for neurosurgery patients with sepsis, pulmonary and gi problems, diabetes/dka insulin drips, etc.

         work with patients following craniectomy, hydrocephalus, spinal cord injuries, infected hardwares, extra-ventricular drainage, camino bolts,  hemovacs

         transport patients to ct scans and mris

         offer preventative care including close monitoring of vital signs, pupilary reactions to detect early herniation or massive bleedings from the brain

         draw blood, caring for central and peripheral lines, treat chest pains and provide early management solutions

         collaborate with organ sharing network

         early discharge planning and diabetic education

         prevent complications and infections during hospital stay; consistently provide safe and hygienic environment

 

~ prior background ~

greenville hospital, jersey city, nj                                                                                    12/93 c 10/99

medical-surgical floor

 

education                                           

liceo de cagayan university, philippines                                                                              march 1990

bachelor of science in nursing

                                   

~ credentials/certifications~

• attended intensive 6-month critical care course; specialized in theory and clinical exposure
• cpr, aed, aclc certified

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a registered nurse capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include fifteen years of nursing experience with a demonstrated record of outstanding performance in several high intensity departments, including the ccu and micu.  i excel under pressure and am capable of performing many different tasks concurrently.  i continually strive to offer the highest standard of care and to ensure a safe and hygienic environment to minimize complications and risk of infection.  to complement this background, i offer a bachelor of science in nursing degree as well as professional development courses and specialized training. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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