career objective                              

quality-focused registered nurse / case manager eager to contribute superior leadership, communication, and administrative skills toward actively supporting the employer in providing excellent patient care

profile                                                

ø  registered nurse with extensive experience working with patients with a wide variety of medical conditions; expertise in providing home health care in private and assisted living settings

ø  deliver patient and family education, advocacy, and emotional support; identify patients in need of additional care and provide personalized attention through transitional periods

ø  proactively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community resources to optimize provision of patient care

ø  proficient in facilitating physician orders, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinating and interpreting diagnostic/lab tests, defining appropriate treatment plans and interventions, monitoring status, and maintaining detailed records/charts

ø  administer oral and iv medications to multiple patients, read and interpret cardiac rhythms, provide wound care, execute intubations and extubations, and troubleshoot medical equipment and machines

ø  effectively ensure compliance with established protocol/policies/procedures and regulatory standardsproactively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community resources to optimize provision of patient care

ø  proven ability to handle multiple patients at a time; reliable employee with excellent track record of patient satisfaction

ø  flexible for scheduling, capable of quickly adapting to different environments, and comfortable working under heavy pressure

ø  dynamic communication and listening skills crucial to building productive patient and employee relations

professional experience                

visiting nurse association of northern new jersey, morristown, nj                                                         2003 c present

case manager

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed from staff nurse to current position entrusted with oversight of 20 c 30 patients; create and implement individualized care plans for a diverse client base
• evaluate, instruct, and supervise home nursing care services, including medication supervision, wound care, patient and family teaching, injections, cardiac care, prenatal and postpartum care, colostomy care, sids counseling, post-operative care, specialized transition to palliative care nursing and hospice care
• serve as case manager coordinating physical, occupational, and speech therapy to support plan of care for patients requiring rehabilitative services
• direct home health aides responsible for assisting with personal care, meal preparation and feeding, and  other activities

 

morristown memorial hospital, morristown, nj                                                                                        2002 c 2003

registered nurse, telemetry unit

• proficiently assisted in diagnostic tests, analyzed lab results, and provided direct care and education for cardiac patients with cardiovascular complications including mi, angioplasty with stent placement, electrophysiology studies, ablations, pacemaker/defibrillator placements, elective cardioversions, and chf, on a 45-bed telemetry unit in a busy hospital setting

 

education                                           

county college of morris, randolph, nj                                                                                                             2002

insert type of degree (associate/ bachelor of science) in nursing

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a director of resident services 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 numerous years of nursing experience with a demonstrated record of successfully coordinating home nursing services and staff, including home health aides and specialized therapists.  my strong organizational and communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to develop and implement detailed care plans, as well as in providing family support and ensuring optimal levels of patient satisfaction.  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.

 

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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