A Surgical Staff Nurse is a registered nurse who provides care for primarily patients before and after surgical procedures. The job description entails coordinating healthcare plans with medical professionals, educating patients on surgical procedures, and administering medication. A well-drafted Surgical Staff Nurse Resume mentions the following core tasks – assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care plans, evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients, administering and recording prescribed medications, adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, monitoring patient’s vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications promptly, and adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Apart from proven work experience, the following core skills are expected from job applicants – experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions, in-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing, exceptional analytical, and problem-solving skills, and availability to work shifts that rotate between nights, weekends, and public holidays. A bachelor’s degree in nursing, and state-approved nursing licensure is commonplace among job applicants.
Objective : As a Surgical Staff Nurse, responsible for Exhibiting appropriate use of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the following disease entities: COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, total knee/hip replacement, cholecystectomy, CHF, UTI, MRSA infections, Detox, cancer, pain management.
Skills : SPECIAL Venipuncture, Wound dressings, Foley.
Description :
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6-8 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
ADN In Nursing
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Headline : Interest is to work in the family practice setting, caring for both acute and chronic patients and their families. I am also open to practicing in new environments, specialty settings, and broadening my skills to further enhance my practice to offer the best care for patients across the continuum.
Skills : Electronic Medical Records /CPR /motivational Interviewing.
Description :
Responded to patient needs in a timely manner.
Performed patient assessments and communicate with nursing staff on assessments and interventions.
Provided patient education and support during surgery.
Provided care for patients post-operatively.
Performed wound care, including dressing changes and wound cleansing.
Provided emotional support to patients and families.
Assisted with daily schedule management.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Headline : Over 15 years experience Registered Nurse with strong Clinical skills including Medical Surgical direct care background seeking position where my experience with Telephonic Disease Management, Diabetes Self-Management Education / Wellness and Health Coaching will be fully utilized.
Skills : Skilled With IV Insertion And Maintenance. Worked Preop, Intraop And Postop For Hospital Surgery Department And Outpatient Surgery Center.
Description :
Charged Nurse, supervising licensed and non-licensed personnel on a 27-bed surgical ward.
Mentored for senior BSN students.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated safe nursing care with current standards of practice and Joint Commission standards.
Entered workload data to facilitate clinical decisions regarding staffing.
Coordinated discharge planning with patient, family, and Interdisciplinary professionals.
Directed and co-produced educational videos for organizational nursing care and initiatives.
Implemented performance improvement activities, including hourly rounding and team huddles.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Surgical Staff Nurse, responsible for Participating in Medical/ Surgical performance improvement activities, Demonstrating knowledge of standards for restraints and seclusion, i.e. Restrainting and Seclusion protocol, physician orders, documentation and reporting, and patient rights and teaching.
Skills : Clinical Skills, Nursing Skills.
Description :
Provided professional, compassionate nursing care to medical/surgical patients completing pre-and post-operative procedures, performing physical assessments, administering medications, IV fluids, and monitoring the recovery process.
Tracked lab values and test results, updating physicians when appropriate.
Operated and insert Foley catheters and nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes, monitored intake and output.
Partnered with other medical personnel and communicate with patient's family members to ensure the best and most cohesive patient care possible.
Effectively prioritized tasks and exercising sound judgment are required to improve the quality of patient care.
Skilled in technical procedures with a strong emphasis on patient/family education.
Specialized as a general GYN, GU surgical nurse.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Nursing
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Summary : A Surgical Staff Nurse position that will utilize my education, experience, and interpersonal skills assisting and working with patients in order to assist them to become knowledgeable, and assist them with their healthcare needs.
Skills : Healthcare Simulation, Planning Skills.
Description :
Listed from most recent position to first position held.
Helped organize, promote and initiate a new cardiac rehab program.
Increased understanding of pre and postoperative nursing assessments and interventions.
Created a pre-operative practice of care to accomplish a more efficient system for the patients and the surgeons.
Circulated in the operating room including morning set-ups and contributing to a safe and experienced environment.
Kept current of the new standards and guidelines with subsequent monthly training of the staff along with updating the Infection Control manuals.
Constructed an electronic system for inventory management and surgical log entries.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Masters In Nursing Education
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Surgical Staff Nurse, responsible for providing professional care to surgical patients in accordance with the standards of the American Nurses Association, Performing preoperative and postoperative care, and also Performing administrative duties as needed.
Skills : Medical Skills, Administrative Skills.
Description :
Worked and floated as needed as a part-time RN on Medical, Surgical and Forensic Units.
Offered bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation for 3 to 7 patients per shift with cardiac, oncology, and medical-surgical diagnoses.
Orchestrated interdisciplinary care through close collaboration with MD and ancillary staff; prepared patient chart notes to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Performed medication administration, dressing changes, IVs, N/G feedings, and peg tube feedings; monitored equipment patency.
Instructed and provided emotional support to patients and their families.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Objective : A dedicated health care Surgical Staff Nurse professional with over two decades of OR experience with the reputation of being a valued team member who is dependable and keen on details, Establishing and maintaining clear communication pathways between nurses, physicians, and support staff is a priority to me.
Skills : Microsoft office suite, C++, Cobol, Epic, Eclipses XA.
Description :
Developed patient care plans.
Developed patient education.
Prioritized patient care.
Performed patient assessments.
Administered medications.
Performed CAPD.
Followed plan of care, evaluation of the nursing process, and documentation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MSN
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Surgical Staff Nurse, responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting, Communicating with a physician, manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patients' clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology, responding quickly and accurately to changing in condition or response to treatment, Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in the departments with adequate supervision.
Skills : IV Therapy Quality Assurance Customer Service Patient.
Description :
Assisted doctors during rounds, and medical procedures.
Services included ENT, General, Endoscopy, Orthopedic, and Pain Management.
Leveraged interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.
Charged nurse of 12 OR suites and pre-operative holding in a 365-bed hospital Experience includes patient chart review rounds, monthly compliance tracking for OR efficiency, staff education, training students from the local colleges, and acting as superuser on two surgical EHR systems.
Implemented the AORN perioperative training program to relieve the RN shortage within our surgical services department.
Charged nurse for two years in the cystoscopy lab, where I was responsible for purchasing and supervision 2 Registered Nurses as well as 2 Techs.
Performed patient assessments following surgery to ensure a successful recovery.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Objective : Surgical Staff Nurse with over twenty years of multi-disciplinary experience. Recognized by peers and physicians as a highly competent team player.
Skills : Click Care Charting, Kronos, Microsoft Office, Word, and Internet Explorer - proficient.
Description :
Provided education and support to patients, families, and other surgical staff.
Administered IV fluids, medications, and patient nutrition.
Administered oxygen via a face mask.
Assessed patients' vital signs.
Administered pain medication.
Monitored patients' vital signs.
Performed wound care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Doctorate In Nursing Education
Surgical Staff Nurse Resume
Summary : Surgical Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills and 20 years experience in the Surgical Services. Experience in hospital and outpatient facilities.
Skills : Nursing Skills, Patient Care, Surgery Management.
Description :
Prepared patient for diagnostic procedures, treatment & therapeutic regimen within the shift.
Carried out doctor's orders accurately & timely within the shift.
Researched RGH Nursing Research Fellowship: Does patient teaching about NRT on an inpatient psychiatric unit influence satisfactory management of.
Trained only as this was not the job for me.
Licensed Registered Nurse Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Expires.
Performed all tasks related to the administration of anesthesia or sedation.
Prepared appropriate resuscitation equipment in advance of surgery.
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