Sample Resume

Christopher Miller
84, Madison Street
Palestine, TX, 1854
773-7545-934

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a responsible position of registered nurse ICU in reputed health organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Under the direction of the Director or Patient Care Coordinator, deliver professional nursing care to assigned patients in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Utilize appropriate interviewing techniques to accurately obtain relevant information from patients and families to set priorities to meet the needs of the patient and unit.
• Perform interviewing and assessments that respect the patient and family rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Initiate Care Plan which includes patient development, care, learning needs, and discharge planning of patient.
• Perform other duties as required.

1990-1995
Registered Nurse ICU (TEMP)
St. David’s Healthcare – Palestine, TX

• Utilized the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs.
• Provided direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines.
• Provided guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries.
• Acted as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment.
• Assumed Charge nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.
• Completed and thorough triage assessment is performed and documented using the Nursing process at the time of presentation, based on accepted Emergency Nursing standards, on patient condition and Hospital policy.
• Differentiated severity of patient problems and prioritizes care, designating an appropriate acuity level.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• Graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Austin, TX (1988)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1990)
  Texas Christian University, TX

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas.

RELEVANT SKILLS

• Ability to work autonomously, set priorities and make independent decisions of a complex nature.
• Proven ability to interface directly with public, physicians, staff patients, administration and ancillary/ support department representatives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient’s medical records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.