A Detox Nurse is hired to render support to patients dealing with substance abuse. A well-drafted Detox Nurse Resume highlights the following core roles and responsibilities – assessing the condition of the patients, educating patients on their health conditions, implementing treatment plans, providing emotional support, documenting nursing care, administering medication, and documenting nursing care. Other specific duties include the following – assisting in identifying medical, emotional, and social needs of the patient throughout the treatment process; assessing medical and psychological problems and reporting findings to the physician and appropriate counselor; monitoring self-medication programs; and adhering to patient rights as outlined in the licensure manual.
Summary of skills that highlight a resume are – nursing expertise, bedside manners, infection control, medical teamwork, clinical skills, and strong communication skills. Other core traits include – an experience of working in addiction and behavioral related fields, sound knowledge of working with community agencies and managed care representatives; and the ability to assess medical and psychological problems in patients. Successful candidates hold a degree in nursing and are registered nurses.
Headline : As a highly motivated Detox Nurse professional, I seek to obtain a position as a registered nurse that will allow me to provide independent care while promoting optimal health to patients in a professional, caring and holistic manner, as well as the opportunity to develop and implement critical thinking skills, and technical skills to provide compassionate, quality, and safe service to meet patient's needs.
Skills : Excel, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Epic.
Description :
Collaborated and communicated issues/concerns with the treatment team on clinical and non-clinical issues.
Supported admission and medical staff in screenings for potential admissions for medical appropriateness.
Reviewed newly admitted client's medical histories and obtains additional medical information as necessary.
Completed comprehensive nursing assessment, including: obtaining & monitoring vital signs, drawing blood, urinalysis, performing CIWA-AR & COWS scales, and performing other physical and social assessments as appropriate and necessary.
Screened ongoing client's medical symptoms or concerns to determine level of medical intervention needed.
Provided nursing interventions as appropriate with available facilities, following medical policies, procedure & protocols safely & accurately.
Reviewed medication and orders and enter prescription orders safely and accurately.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
Detox Nurse Resume
Objective : Detox Nurse is responsible for Conducting assessments of patient needs and assesses readiness for detoxification,
Administering medication to relieve withdrawal symptoms, and also Providing an environment that promotes recovery and a safe environment for detoxification.
Skills : Phone Triage, Care Of PP Mothers And Newborns, Procedures- Assist, Injections.
Description :
Provided basic physical and psychological assessments of Detox client.
Monitored vital signs and assess Detox clients per protocol and physicians orders.
Medication given per Doctors orders.
Counting of controlled substances with shift change Ensured safe storage of medications on the premises.
Completed medical assessments on assigned clients.
Screened new referrals for appropriateness for admission to the Detox program.
Assisted in identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client throughout the treatment process.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In Practical Nursing
Detox Nurse Resume
Headline : To obtain a Detox Nurse position by bringing experienced skills and abilities to preform safe patient care according to standard procedures and precautionary guidelines.
Skills : Typing, Word Processing.
Description :
Provided health assessments.
Obtained a health and developmental history.
Screened and evaluates findings for deficits in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, etc.
Observed the child for development and health patterns in making a nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Identified health findings, which do not fall within the normal range.
Assisted with physical examinations when conducted in the school.
Developed and implemented a health plan.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Detox Nurse Resume
Objective : Seeking an entry level Detox Nurse position as a recent graduate nurse. Clinically competent in basic nursing skills safety precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
Skills : Parish Nurse, Counseling, Education.
Description :
Promoted a safe and therapeutic environment.
Administered medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practice.
Made appropriate referrals regarding care.
Carried out a plan of care and medication orders from doctors.
Educated consumers for substance abuse related withdrawal symptoms.
Maintained clinical records.
Performed related duties as assigned.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma In Practical Nursing
Detox Nurse Resume
Summary : Over 11 years experience as a Detox Nurse, seeking a per diem job opportunity where I can grow as an individual and a professional, maintaining strong reputation for achieving high levels of client satisfaction with excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Skills : IV Certification ACLS ,BLS,MAB & First Aid.
Description :
Employed as an LPN in a detoxification unit at a residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility.
Monitored and assisted patients in getting through drug and alcohol withdrawals.
Able to talk patients through their troubles and help with problem solving.
Completed a majority of the phlebotomy needs and I assisted in IV therapy of Amino Acids to assist in easier withdrawals and sudden onset of positive emotions.
Counseled patients in making life choices that are healthy and help them complete their goals of becoming drug, alcohol, and medication free.
Found this job very rewarding and have enjoyed watching the positive outcomes created by positive changes and positive thoughts.
Approached taught me a lot about alternative medicine and expanded my knowledge base.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associates Of Arts
Detox Nurse Resume
Headline : Detox Nurse is responsible for Providing medical care to clients including the administration of medications, such as benzodiazepines, and helping clients detox from drugs and alcohol, Assisting with completion of paperwork such as client assessment forms and insurance forms, Assisting with coordinating the client's discharge.
Skills : Medication administration, HIPAA & JCAHO, IV start and maintenance, Interpretation of lab data Knowledge, Quality Continuity of Care, Patient Advocacy, Patient Assessment, Catheter insertion.
Description :
Directly supervised groups of patients and reinforced the concepts of the treatment program.
Provided continuity of nursing program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participated as a team member in the delivery of addictions treatment services to patients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.
Assumed nursing case management responsibilities for designated patients.
Coordinated and oversaw all aspects of nursing activities for assigned patients, including admission, treatment planning, ongoing case management during treatment stay and discharge planning.
Responded to emergency medical situations urgently and performed on the spot emergency assistance.
Served as a health consultant and resource person to patients, parents, non-medical personnel and participated in health education of clients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Detox Nurse Resume
Summary : Have successfully managed a 100 patient facility with a staff of three other nurses. Focusing on daily sick calls, outpatient appointments, consultation and employee record compliance with state and federal regulation requirements. Possess the skills needed to work in a fast paced environment while effectively performing my daily duties. Interpersonal and organizational skills efficiently cross boundaries and break barriers to create diversification in methods of quick problem solving.
Skills : IV Therapy, Employee Supervision, Case Management, Team Management, Pain Management, Team Building.
Description :
Assessed medical and psychological problems and reported significant findings to the physician and appropriate counselor.
Completed initial medical and nutritional assessment, and chemical dependency and suicide history.
Monitored self-medication program and provide appropriate education to all staff and clients in the treatment program.
Provided regularly scheduled medical lectures to clients.
Assessed patients using COWS, PAWS, CIWA-Ar, and CIWA-B to determine level of withdrawals.
Monitored patient vitals to ensure stability while in detox unit.
Assisted the physician as needed during medical history interview exams.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Detox Nurse Resume
Headline : Detox Nurse with 5+ years of experience in Using Critical thinking Team player Leadership Pharmacology knowledge Mental health knowledge Dual diagnosis knowledge EMR Client advocate, and also
Monitoring clients in detox program Administered appropriate medications and documentation as appropriate Assisted in facilitating patient groups, Initiating referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation, and follow through.
Skills : Patience, Compassion, Attention To Detail, Task Oriented, Willing To Learn, EKG, Wound Care, Recognizing Suicidal Ideations, Triage.
Description :
Provided day to day care of clients by: monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms.
Administered prescribed medications ordered by the doctor; maintaining the clients daily chart according to JCAHO standards; evaluating the effectiveness of care and making adjustments accordingly.
Monitored client's comfort level and do whatever possible to help them through the detox transition period.
Ensured safety in the workplace and abides by all drug reconciliation protocols set forth by JCAHO.
Conducted discharge planning for the client and their family.
Tracked progress of client treatment through charting and reporting.
Monitored treatment compliance with doctor's orders.
Provided support to other team members in their work.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Nursing In Progress
Detox Nurse Resume
Objective : Detox Nurse is responsible for Maintaining client files by: completing nursing assessments on clients admitted to detox; making relevant entries to client files; monitoring, recording and communicating client condition using computerized documentation; completing discharge assessments and paperwork as required.
Skills : IV Certification, Phlebotomy , Medical Software.
Description :
Assessed and established treatment objectives based on nursing diagnosis for clients through the collections of the following data: biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self care, education and discharge factors.
Developed monitors, evaluated and documented treatment plan with emphasis on Dimensions II and III.
Prescribed nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.
Delegated, assigned, and maintained effective and safe nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
Coordinated and provided all required aspects of medication training, direction, monitoring, and competency determinations and approved additional activities of medication aides, as needed and in compliance with Nebraska regulations.
Performed other related duties as assigned by management.
Maintained client's medications and treatments conditions in charts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Detox Nurse Resume
Headline : Detox Nurse is responsible and well-trained Detox Nurse who offers medical support and professional nursing care to patients undergoing the detoxification process, Excels at performing vigilant observation and documentation of patients' medical histories and current symptoms, Specializing in the provision of pain management treatment throughout the initial process of detoxification.
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