Sample Resume

Addison Thompson
64, Chippewa Street
Houston, TX, 1853
882-8764-764

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a registered nurse on a surgical unit, where my excellent patient relations skills and clinical exposure will fully utilize.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and the health care team.
• Excellent organization and delegation skills.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical decision making, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership ability and communication skills.
• Familiarity with PC’s and computer systems and tools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse – Surgical/Ortho (1996-Present)
WFH- Elmbrook Memorial Hospital – Hillsboro, TX
Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs and nursing care.
• Provide for the health educational needs of families, manage patient care assignments, demonstrates professional/clinical competency, and practices within the Code of Ethics for nurses and the Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Collaborate with the Unit Leadership and other disciplines within the care team and coordinate patient assessment.
• Develop/monitor outcomes, implement plan of care and evaluate outcomes and monitor variances to ensure quality patient care.
• Delegate patient care responsibilities appropriately to licensed and unlicensed members of the health care team and maintain accountability for the quality of care.

Surgical Technician (1991-1995)
Central Texas Medical Center – San Marcos, TX
Responsibilities:

• Assisted in providing nursing care to the surgical patient.
• Performed scrub duties, assisted in the maintenance of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assisted in preparation, transportation and supervision of patients.
• Demonstrated intra-operative clinical competency, prioritization and problem solving skills during implementation of direct patient care under the supervision of the preoperative registered nurse.
• Provided and maintained an organized, sterile field of operation.
• Utilized effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff and community relationships.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
University of North Texas, TX
1990

CPR Certification