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A resume format organizes your resume to start with your top skill set or career highlights. Choosing the right format will depend on your experience level.
Candidates with experience can rely on the chronological resume format to highlight their best accomplishments, while candidates with career gaps or little to no experience can show off their skills and volunteer work with a functional resume format.
Let’s take a look at two sample candidates who used the chronological resume to show a long work history and one who highlighted their skills and knowledge by using a functional resume.
Chronological Resume
- 10 years in workforce
- 5 years at this job
- BSN Nursing
- MSN Nursing
Work Experience
Emergency Room Nurse, Winnie Palmer Women’s Hospital
February 2017- present, Orlando, FL
- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care for soldiers experiencing life-threatening problems and requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions in a 50-bed emergency services department.
- Collaborates with all members of an interdisciplinary team, including therapists, social workers, doctors and pharmacists.
- Acts as team leader, supervising 25 nurses and 25 medics daily.
Functional Resume
- 2 years in workforce
- 4 months at this job
- AS Nursing
- BS Nursing
Professional Skills
Nursing
- Provides initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-paced, 52-bed, level II trauma center.
- Administers critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine.
- Assists in treating multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults, and conscious sedation.
Empathy
- Responds to emotional needs of people with different conditions, from infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
- Expresses compassion and empathy while building relationships with sexual assault survivors.
- Provides patients with the opportunity to share their thoughts during the examination.
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0-5 years of experience
Provided initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-pace, 52-bed Level II trauma center
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine
- Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedations
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Assisted in the completion of 2 rape kits and sexual assault examinations
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Serve as member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions.
- Closely monitored E.R. patients, alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status.
- Interaction with patient and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief.
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol.
- Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.
- Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients lives.
- Supervised LPN's, CNA's and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nursing staff.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated and documented nursing care for soldiers experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intensity therapies and interventions in a 50 bed Emergency Services Department
- Collaborated with all members of interdisciplinary team, therapists, social workers, doctors and pharmacists
- Acted as Team leader, supervising 25 nurses and 25 medics daily
- Managed and evaluated medics in there daily performance
- Managed the planning and implementation of interventions
6-10 years of experience
Worked efficiently in high stress situations of 70 bed emergency department while ensuring patients were treated with dignity; provided, coordinated, documented and inputted patient care data in computer; applied strong commitment to quality control by ensuring cohesiveness through effective communication among care staff; served as liaison between patient and doctor.
- Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, trauma team, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes.
- Leveraged compassion in facilitating pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessing effectiveness of therapy.
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained.
- Effectively assimilated, interpreted and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care.
- Demonstrate exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses' notes and promoting sufficient communication among care staff.
- Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC's, TPN, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions.
- Ensured follow through of interdisciplinary referrals (speech evaluations, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, etc.)
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 73-bed emergency services unit at a Level I trauma and regional burn center
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care
- Evaluate episodic and acute responses to broad classifications of physical or psychosocial
- Manage the planning and implementation of interventions
- Ensure the quality of emergency medical nursing care to patient
- Provided the orientation and training to new staff, medical students and nursing students
- Handle the queries and problems regarding medical or health
- Monitored the patients throughout the hospital processes
0-5 years of experience
Assessed and treated a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, ranging from a fever to a heart attack, from burns to broken bones.
- Administered medication, cleaning lacerations, taking blood work, foley catheter insertions, inserting peripheral IV's and assisting physicians in and out of the emergency room along with many other tasks related to their field.
- Prevented further injuries from life-threatening conditions.
- Analyzed client ABGs, CBC/metabolic profiles, radiological results, and EKG readings.
- Collaborated with nurse and rapid response team for patient transfers to ICU or Tertiary Hospitals.
- Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation.
- Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patients conditions in timely manner maintaining confidence in critical situations.
0-5 years of experience
Worked under the supervision of an MD providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients experiencing life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies at a free-standing emergency care center
- Implemented patient call-back
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care.
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Provided the department with the nurse monthly schedule.
- Maintained patient standard of care and confidentiality
0-5 years of experience
Assessed patient conditions and nursing needs, using the nursing process.
- Ensured that patient direct care needs are met.
- Performed patient and family education.
- Collaborated with team in patient care.
- Provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patients.
- Implemented infection control techniques in all patient interactions.
0-5 years of experience
Applied specialized care to diverse patient population in critical-care environment.
- Supervised, trained and coordinated 10+ personnel to achieve maximum performance.
- Implemented strict safety, sanitation and quality control policies and procedures.
- Liaison between patients and family members to facilitate care plan and health relationships.
0-5 years of experience
Managed the care of multiple critically ill patients within a busy Level I Trauma Center, with approximately 70,000 patient visits per year.
- Proactive in coordinating care of stroke patients; utilized a standardized stroke scale to assess neurological changes thus reducing delays in care and TPA initiation.
- Coordinated quality and timely care of patients presenting with a STEMI to ensure their safe and expedient transfer to the Cath Lab for further intervention.
- Monitored patient telemetry for rhythm and heart rate changes, collaborating with the physician as needed.
- Provided safe care of psych patients - collaborating with social work, providing community resources/referrals and coordinating transfer as necessary.
- Member of the code team - assisting with rapid sequence intubation, ventilator management and initiation of critical drips per hospital protocol.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific
- Collaborated with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery - Identified patients' conditions and addressed nursing care.
- Act as a team member/leader to perform ER tasks.
- Participated in CODE STEMI and CODE STROKES while on duty.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for minimum of four patients in 28 bed Emergency Department.
- Strong analytical and physical assessment skills utilized to assess patient status and create care recommendations for providers.
- Excellent technical nursing skills including; IV line access, EKG, able to assist with procedures.
- Helped develop and enact program to increase efficiency of triage process.
- Preceptor to new staff, nursing students and graduate nurses.
- Relief Charge Nurse, managed staff of 12 nurses, 4 EMTs/Paramedics, and acted as liaison between physicians and nursing staff.
0-5 years of experience
Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures
- Performed EKG using a 12 Lead EKG machine
- Took vital signs, recorded data and reported results to Nursing Staff
- Followed safety, infection control, and confidentiality protocols
6-10 years of experience
Serve as a key member in a 35 bed designated Stroke and Cardiac center emergency room, treating more than 63,000 patients a year.
- React calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate emergency patient care
- Delegate tasks to competent and certified staff while ensuring quality emergency care to patient
- Serves as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
- Works with a high degree of flexibility and critical thinking skills while using diverse clinical abilities
- Promotes excellent customer service and a positive work environment
- Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude while focusing on meeting the needs of the patient
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for clinical, administrative, research and education aspects of the assignment
- Responsible for triaging incoming patients
- Charge nurse For ED
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit
- Provided medical clearance for Psychiatric and Eating disorder patients
- SANE - working closely with law enforcement and Crime victims' advocates to ensure proper collection of evidence for sexual assault cases
0-5 years of experience
- Effectively assessed needs of patients by triaging to determine acuity levels and requirements to carry out the best possible care.
- Worked hand in hand with doctors and emergency technicians as a team to provide complete and thorough care.
- Developed extensive nursing skills by carrying out fast paced day-to-day physician orders.
- Provided culturally competent care in carrying out care for underserved population in Madera County with appropriate use of interpreter services to communicate all aspects of care.
- Reported changes in condition to physicians and provided reassurance and education to countless families.
0-5 years of experience
- High volume Trauma 1 hospital
- ER Nurse Residency Program: 1 of 6 nurse residents out of an applicant pool of over 70. Trained as an ER Nurse completing certification classes in Critical Care, Pediatrics, EKG interpretations, Hazardous Materials, and attending ER Medical Conferences weekly.
- Selected to work in specialty areas: Triage, Area Charge Nurse and Trauma
- Selected as a member of the Emergency Department’s Disaster Management Committee, participating in monthly lectures on potential disaster scenarios.
0-5 years of experience
Provides compassionate and comprehensive health care for patients with complex health problems in an emergency room setting with an average of 160 patients per day. Individually manages 12-16 patients per day.
- Responsible for the care of patients in a high-intensity, diverse clinical setting under the direct supervision of an emergency medicine provider.
- Manages care of pediatric, adults, elderly patients including triaging, evaluating, and ordering appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, medications, and interventions within the nursing protocol in an emergency room setting.
- Incorporates holistic care using evidence-based practice, research studies, technology, and multidisciplinary team approach to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilizes ethical, legal and professional standards of practice.
- Serves as a preceptor to newly hired staff and nursing students.
0-5 years of experience
Acted as patient advocate for proper medical care for our veterans
- Evaluated and managed life threatening emergencies
- Educated patients on treatment plans and options
- Worked effectively in a multicultural environment
0-5 years of experience
Provides and administers a range of treatments within the 20 bed, Level-2, emergency room by following steps in the nursing process
- Communicates with and educates patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background.
- Collaborates with other emergency room professionals to ensure effective and safe patient care in a positive and friendly environment
- Duties include: IV insertion, EKG rhythm recognition, EKG setup, monitor life support equipment, recognition of a psychiatric emergency
- Technology skills: Soarian, PICIS
0-5 years of experience
Provide direct patient care and specialized medical treatment in high-volume emergency room (ER), treating infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and traumas. Collaborate with other ER professionals to ensure highest quality of care consistent with best practices and hospital guidelines, with the goal of achieving positive patient outcomes.
- Triage incoming patients, rapidly assessing patient needs and determining appropriate actions.
- Review and follow physicians' orders, update medical charts, and answer patient questions.
- Perform procedures including IVs and catheter insertion, medication administration, injections, wound care, and dressing changes.
- Schedule and coordinate patient care with other departments including lab tests, radiology exams, and referrals.
- Maintain patient privacy and safeguard confidentiality of all patient information and records.
- Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, ensuring continuity of care.
0-5 years of experience
Provide emergency medical care to an average of 30 critically ill patients per shift within a 21-bed Emergency Services Department.
- Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
- Perform patient assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Evaluate episodic and acute responses to broad classifications of physical or psychosocial issues.
- Manage the planning and implementation of interventions.
- Coordinate patient referrals and discharge planning activities.
- Precept newly hired nurses and supervised student nurse during clinical training.
- Charge nurse as needed.
6-10 years of experience
Provide acute care and emergency medical care to an average of 35-40 patients per shift within a 12-bed emergency room
- Responsible for triaging and prioritizing care for patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds with varying illnesses, health conditions, and multisystem traumatic injuries
- Responsible for rapid assessment and application of critical thinking skills for patient care and treatment
- Capable of stabilizing critical patients while working independently
- Responsible for patient teaching regarding medications, health, and safety
- Provision of care to patients suffering with psychosocial issues
- Responsible for coordinating patient referrals and discharge planning activities
- Precept and supervise student nurses during clinical rotations
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for up to 6 patients in a 30-bed unit emergency service with Crisis Unit.
- Ensure the quality of emergency medical nursing care to patients
- Organization skills with patient management and interpersonal skills
- Capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
- Possess a proven ability to work well as part of a dedicated team of medical professionals to ensure the delivery of quality medical care to diverse patient populations within a fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Coordinate patient referrals and discharge planning activities.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for direct emergency nursing care for a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio in a 36 bed unit in the emergency department that sees upward of 75,000 patients yearly.
- Judges a patient's condition based on condition, prioritizing utilization based on limited emergency room facilities to ensure all patients receive quality care in a manner consistent with their needs.
- Collaborates with Physicians and nursing staff in the critical environment to ensure plan of care aligns with patients' ever-changing needs.
- Professionally provides nursing insight and emotional support for patients and family members in critical situations to sustain a therapeutic environment.
- Performs during prolonged shifts under high-energy conditions with a calm and confident demeanor.
0-5 years of experience
Taking care of a wide range of patients from critical to non-emergent patients.
- Work with skilled nursing facilities and visiting nurses to discharge patients.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
0-5 years of experience
Ability to remain calm under pressure while assessing, intervening and stabilizing a variety of trauma and illnesses with decisive action.
- Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifying arrhythmia, and intervening using ACLS algorithm and physicians orders.
- Ability to perform a focused head to toe assessment and reassessment. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general patient population
- Skilled in finding veins a performing blood draws
- Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and patient clinical condition. Calculate, prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and medication drips.
- Complete nursing and pharmacy charge
0-5 years of experience
Assessment of patient's health and presenting complaint as well as detect changes in symptoms, health or pain
- Using sympathy in everyday situations in order to deal with people in different states of emergency including pain, trauma, and tragedy
- Administering high risk medications and monitoring patient's throughout their Emergency Room stay
- Working as a team member with physician, EMT's, nurses, and emergency room technicians in order for the patient to have optimal outcome whether it is discharge home or hospitalization
- Using organizational and critical thinking skills daily while taking care of a variety of patients in different stages of health and treatment daily
- Using effective communication skills daily in order to communicate with Emergency Room team
6-10 years of experience
Able to triage multiple patients and determine priorities of care based on physical and psychological needs
- Initiates accurate, documented ongoing assessments of physical and psychological needs of patients to establish expected outcomes
- Applies critical thinking skills to manage patient conditions in emergent and acute care situations
- Formulates and implements comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with others based on assessment date, standards, protocols, and priority of patient care needs
- Evaluates and modifies the plan of care based on observable responses of patients and their needs
- Assists in orientation of new staff members
- Proficient documentation of medical charting in a computer program
6-10 years of experience
Maintained temperature records for refrigerators and blanket heaters
- Maintained all emergency rooms
- Assisted nurses with triage of EMS patients being brought to the E.R.
- Assisted doctors with pelvic exams, lumbar punctures along with other medical procedures.
- Assisted nurses with blood draws, electrocardiograms and insertion of urinary catheters
- Performed secretarial duties answering phones, answer EMS calls and entering doctors orders in computer
6-10 years of experience
Collaborating with the medical team for care planning and discharge needs/resources available for patients.
- Case Management/ Utilization Review of SWING bed patients for rehab
- EMR Super user- created step-by-step guide to utilize EMR for nursing staff
- Created Nursing Handbook to designate nursing staff duties and expectations
- Project Leader of Project Red- decreased readmissions into the hospital by 60%
- Education of patients and staff
- Applying evidence-based practice to improve quality of care
- Collaborating with Chief Nursing Officer to improve HCAHPS scores
6-10 years of experience
Collaborated with staff to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery.
- Promoted to management in capacity of Head Nurse.
- Promoted to Supervisor of Emergency Department.
- Delegated new staff in unit routines, activities and events, and promoted staff retention.
6-10 years of experience
Care for patients in 47 bed Level 2 trauma certified ER that includes three trauma bays.
- Assess patients and prioritize care based on triage data.
- Computer documentation of assessments, procedures, and medications.
- Assist with procedures such as arterial and central line placement, intubation, conscious sedation, and chest tube placement.
- Manage several nursing assistants.
0-5 years of experience
Complete timely assessments and make appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs
- Assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition
- Adhere to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety
- Exhibit ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding.
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations and follows chain of command when appropriate.
- Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframe
10+ years of experience
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients conditions
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
- Recorded patients medical information and vital signs
- Educate patients and families alike on treatments and care plans
- Directed unit staff consisting of Doctors, [company name].s, and E.R. Techs, on effective teamwork and high quality care for patients.
- Documented patient's medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnosis, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
- Promoted patient responsibility for proper diet, exercise, and sleep following all doctors' orders and keeping all appointments
- Working under direction of doctors during cardiac arrest, strokes, and life threatening events with assistance of technicians plus awareness of clinical supervisor.
- Administered telephonic assessments and education based on signs and symptoms of patients conditions.
- Followed up to check on any improvement of conditions, regularly checks and compares results of lab radiological test
- Facility and Stabilize Emotionally Ill Patients
10+ years of experience
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients conditions
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
- Recorded patients medical information and vital signs
- Educate patients and families alike on treatments and care plans
- Directed unit staff consisting of Doctors, [company name].s, and E.R. Techs, on effective teamwork and high quality care for patients.
- Documented patient's medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnosis, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
- Promoted patient responsibility for proper diet, exercise, and sleep following all doctors' orders and keeping all appointments
- Working under direction of doctors during cardiac arrest, strokes, and life threatening events with assistance of technicians plus awareness of clinical supervisor.
- Administered telephonic assessments and education based on signs and symptoms of patients conditions.
- Followed up to check on any improvement of conditions, regularly checks and compares results of lab radiological test
- Facility and Stabilize Emotionally Ill Patients
0-5 years of experience
Triage pediatric patients according to acuity as well as manage, assess and treat patients of different acuities
- Perform IV starts, blood draws, obtain cultures, medication administration and assist with procedures
- Coordinate with team in patient transfers and admissions
- Perform discharges and provide patients and families with education and discharge instructions
- Experience using Cerner Millennium to document patient assessment, treatments, medical history, etc
- Ensure patient and family satisfaction during ER visit
6-10 years of experience
Coordinates care of assigned patients that are experiencing acute or exacerbations of illnesses, including traumatic injuries
- Possesses the qualifications and attributes essential for the provision of safe, efficient and therapeutic nursing care.
- Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care team to optimize team performance.
- Acts as a patient advocate by addressing individual patient needs.
- Acts within the policies and procedures of the hospital, division, and clinical department.
0-5 years of experience
Provide skilled nursing care to adults and pediatrics within busy level II trauma center
- Handle medical emergencies resulting from events including but not limited to stroke, cardiac arrest, car accidents, GI blockages, poison ingestion/overdose, burns, choking, and respiratory distress
- Assess, triage, and stabilize patients with expedience and accuracy
- Extensive experience in IV/Foley catheter/nasogastric tube insertion
- Monitor and recover patients undergoing conscious sedation for procedures such as endoscopy, cardioversion, orthopedic manipulation, etc.
10+ years of experience
Provides emergency medical care to all patients, including acute psychiatric patients.
- Assists in formulating clinical treatment plans
- Family liaison to medical/surgical staff for all trauma patients.
- Provides counseling and case management to victims of violent crimes
- Develops quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
- Data analysis of patient service utilization.
- Administrative duties: applicable literature searches, staff scheduling.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide emergency medical care to an average of 30 critically ill patients per shift within a 25-bed Emergency Services Department.
- Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice.
- Perform patient assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Evaluate episodic and acute responses to broad classifications of physical or psychosocial issues.
- Manage the planning and implementation of interventions.
- Coordinate patient referrals and discharge planning activities.
0-5 years of experience
Prioritizing patients to determine which patient needs attention first
- Act quickly to assess and treat patients who suffer from a wide range of injuries or illnesses
- Specialize in assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients
- Perform therapeutic nursing interventions, such as stabilizing patients, medically and psychiatrically, providing basic life support/ACLS, administering medications (PO, IM, SubQ, IV, IVP, IVPB, SL, gtts), adjunct therapies
- Crash Cart checks
- Recording medical histories, monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests, EKG'S, VBG'S, inserting foley catheters, starting IV's and explaining after-care to patients or family members.
6-10 years of experience
Provides care for multi-cultural clients in emergency settings
- Perform comprehensive assessment, patient teaching and medication administration
- Proficient with insertion of IV peripheral catheters and venipuncture
- Triage patients according to the 5 level triage system
- Strong critical care and nursing skills to care for patients with all illnesses
0-5 years of experience
Triage patients as they present to the Emergency Department
- Ability to recognize a potential or actual emergent situation, and intervene prior to a disaster or deterioration of condition.
- Assess patients and intervene as ordered by physician
- Prioritize care of patient based on acuity
- Taking care of a wide array of patients ranging from infants to geriatric, and minor illness to critical and trauma cases
- Educate patients as to disease process, medications, pathophysiology, etc.
- Ability to utilize a wide array of equipment such as bladder scanner, ultrasound equipment, rapid infuser etc.
0-5 years of experience
- Experience in the treatment of acutely ill patients including those presenting with MI, trauma, intubations-SRDS, oncology pts, severe cardiac pts
- Responsible for holding ICU, CCU, Telemetry, Maternity/OB, Psych/Crisis patients as well as pediatric pts in severe distress
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes as well as performing clinical tasks according to hospital policies
- Interact with departments regarding patient care and continuum including assisting with the admittance and discharge of patients in a 50 bed ER unit
- Responsible for the recording and reporting values of laboratory with the medical treatment
- Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, available options, follow up care at home, etc.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare the unit and admission of the patient to Emergency Room/ER
- Evaluation and recording of patient's conditions.
- Assist in various procedures like Intubation, Chest Tube Insertion Tube insertion and Foley's Catheter Insertion etc.
- Provide bed side nursing care.
- Prepare the patient for various investigations like X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, etc.
- Monitor vital signs and report to the physician.
- Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
0-5 years of experience
- Triage, evaluate, and provide appropriate interventions as ordered to match the dynamic and changing patient conditions in the Emergency Room
- Work with a team of patients or as a float nurse depending on the needs of the department
- Initiate advanced practice guidelines as needed
- Peer review of charts to ensure proper documentation and procedure
- Coordinate patient care efforts with entire interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Provide care in a 31 bed unit which includes an express care area
- Due to shortages I worked 200+ hours in one month to help meet the staffing needs of the department
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Emergency Room Nurse Resume FAQ
What is the difference between a nurse and an ER nurse?
The difference between an ER nurse and other nurses is the type of urgent care that needs to be accomplished on the spot. Another significant factor is that an emergency room is an unpredictable and fast-paced environment.
ER nurses work with walk-ins instead of patients scheduled for appointments or routine care checkups. This job is very demanding and requires a different skill set and immediate treatment than the standard nursing positions.
What does it take to become an ER nurse?
The requirements to become an ER nurse start with specialized nursing education in a university or college. A nursing degree can include biology, chemistry, humanities, and anatomy.
Additionally, you must pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) exam to get certified. You can also get a certification that specializes in emergency nursing.
How much do ER nurses make?
ER nurses handle extremely stressful situations and are in high demand. Statistics project a 7% job growth rate within the next 10 years, making ER nursing a promising career.
The pay may vary by state or location. For instance, you can be stationed as needed in critical facilities such as hospitals or schools, and universities. However, if you are hired by the federal government, the pay may increase since you may be sent to military bases and state or federal research centers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual wage for registered nurses can range up to $120,250. On average, the hourly wage can range from $28 to $57 an hour.