Correctional Nurse Resume Samples

Description :

1. Reviewing the physical, psychological, dental and safety needs of inmates incarcerated in the county jail.
2. Assisting Correctional Officers and Jail Administration during the intake process of prisoners to evaluate healthcare needs and placement of inmates due to medical, psych, safety, infectious disease, etc.
3. Performing complete History and Physicals for every Inmate entered into the facility as required by State regulations.
4. Responsible for Intake History and Physicals within the given amount of time set by state regulations, 14-day assessments.
5. Reviewing current medications to obtain orders from the on-call physician for medication approval while the patient is incarcerated.
6. Working with outside primary care providers and or specialists to obtain medical records and scheduling appointments for patients requiring treatment from OBGYN, Oncology, etc.
7. Ensuring these appointments are necessary within facility approval, availability of transportation, cost, and security.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Assists in planning individual treatment programs by utilizing available resources in planning care and consults with nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
2. Assist in implementing individual treatment programs in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in housing units.
3. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
4. Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
5. Document nursing encounters and inmate response, effectiveness, complications, etc., and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders.
6. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of inmates.Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation.
7. Carries out designated nursing procedures.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Maintaining a professional nursing attitude at all times.
2. Using factual data and sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of a staff nurse.
3. Maintaining security of all medical records.
4. Advising Health Services, Administrator and charge nurse if these situations arise.
5. Ensuring strict compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations.
6. Monitoring physical safety requirements for inmate/patients and staff to ensure a safe working environment.
7. Complete sick calls, suicide watches and detox checks on inmates who need them, Contact provider with any concerns.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Conduct assessments of incoming population and coordinate medical care.
2. Reviewed medical records to identify medical concerns and report to medical providers for identified medical needs to provide continuity of care.
3. Responsible for basic nursing principles and techniques, facility, unit, and organization and standard operational procedures.
4. Consults or advises patient and family per departmental guidelines.
5. Provides oversight regarding patient care to nursing staff.
6. Implement the nursing process, making critical decisions on nursing judgment and reasoning while systematically meeting patient needs.
7. Professional and caring approach to dealing with patients and families effectively delivering services in an organized and timely manner.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS In Nursing

Description :

1. Initiate the admission process and assist with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the inmates.
2. Collect pertinent data through observation, interview, and other members of the health team and communicate changes in the inmate condition to other inmate care providers.
3. Record all data obtained through assessment in the inmate's medical record.
4. Assist in the formation of a written plan, in identifying both short-term and long-term timed measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes.
5. Assist in setting priorities when planning care to meet the inmate's needs.
6. Assist physician in minor medical/surgical procedures.
7. Transcribe and post all therapeutic orders generated by the physician.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Performed ordered treatments and procedures in accordance with the organization and nursing practice policies and procedures.
2. Notified local, state and federal authorities about reportable diseases as required.
3. Planned, implemented, managed and evaluated infection prevention and control activities.
4. Educated individuals and groups about the risk, prevention, transmission, and control of infection, disease-specific care, appropriate precautions, and appropriate assessments.
5. Investigated, managed and conducted surveillance of suspected and confirmed outbreaks of infection.
6. Developed, coordinated and evaluated inmate population health services with evidence-based interventions.
7. Manage medication administration for up to 200 inmates.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Public Health

Description :

1. Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.
2. Provided emergency first aid care, check and recorded all vital signs.
3. Overseen special pods of diabetics, mental health and prenatal.
4. Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
5. Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format.
6. Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
7. Monitored and administered medication to inmates on suicide watch.
8. Dressed wounds and removed staples or stitches.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Practical Nursing

Description :

1. Administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.
2. Provided emergency first aid care, check and record vital signs.
3. Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing.
4. Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format.
5. Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
6. Dressed wounds and removed staples or stitches.
7. Observed patients and reported adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel.
8. Administered monthly injections to inmates.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Description :

1. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
2. Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals, and assessments and Ensured external follow-up where required.
3. Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
4. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
5. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
6. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
7. Perform daily clinics monitoring individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension or respiratory conditions.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Diploma Of Nursing

Description :

1. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
2. Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult patients.
3. Examined patients and dispensed treatments and other medications as needed.
4. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
5. Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
6. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
7. Processed monthly reports for department performance.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Provide general care and treatments to inmates with psychiatric and medical illnesses.
2. Administer medications including insulin injections.
3. Document medication administration using appropriate forms.
4. Orient inmates concerning medications and their use.
5. Report changes in inmates' medical conditions and behavior to doctors, psychiatrists, and social workers.
6. Served as a transport officer for transporting inmates and relief police dispatch during downtime.
7. Remained employed after the closure of the jail as a Resource Officer.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

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