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Jacob Smith
75, Harmony Lane
Indianapolis, IN, 1876
771-443-8762

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position of registered nurse in a health care organization where I am able to benefit the organization by providing general patient care, pre- and post operative nursing care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Registered Nurse (1999-2003)
Kindred Healthcare – Terre Haute, IN
Responsibilities:

  • Interviewed applicants, recommended hires; participated in counseling to extent permitted by the State Practice Act.
  • Initiated and leaded team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans.
  • Implemented physician’s orders; administered medications, start IVs, performed treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required.
  • Ensured supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
  • Coordinated nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
  • Reported and recorded observations and reactions regarding residents.
  • Assisted emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.

Registered Nurse (1995-1998)
Take Care Health -Indianapolis, IN
Responsibilities:

  • Processed, provided patient/family/consumer education using a wide range of teaching methods to promote health in a variety of settings.
  • Provided total patient care according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Admitted patients to the nursing unit, assessing needs, identifying nursing problems, establishing priorities of care needed to return the patient to optimal health and documenting appropriate patient and admission information.
  • Made patient rounds, observing patient condition and vital signs, assessing findings and recording observations in the patient’s charts.
  • Assisted physicians during their rounds and treatments.
  • Transcribed and reviewed physician orders and assured that necessary arrangements are made with other patient care departments as ordered.
  • Reviewed patient medication records and prepared, administered, and recorded medications and IV solutions and restarts IV’s.

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (1990-1994)
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. – Carmel, IN
Responsibilities:

  • Evaluated and treated patients using the most current technology and practices.
  • Aided the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures.
  • Assisted patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
  • Helped achieve and maintained continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with appropriate staff.
  • Spent more time working with patients and making a significant difference in their lives.
  • Gained quality experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team and personal patient interaction.
  • Performed other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Effective verbal and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent team building and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to interact and build relationships with older adults.
  • Excellent computer skills.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Nursing (1987)
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Indiana State Registered Nurse License (1990)
  • Indiana State Licensed Practical Nursing License (1989)
  • CPR Certification