Med Surg Nurse Resume Example

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse · University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, WA · 2022 - Present

• Managed a primary caseload of 4-5 complex telemetry and post-cardiac surgery patients, consistently achieving patient satisfaction scores exceeding 90% on Press Ganey surveys.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement new discharge protocols, contributing to a 1.5 day reduction in average length of stay for post-op cardiac patients over 18 months.
• Administered complex medication regimens, including continuous titrated IV drips, resulting in a 15% reduction in medication errors through meticulous double-checks and protocol adherence.
• Mentored and precepted 3 new graduate nurses, improving their clinical competency and unit integration by 25% within their first 6 months of practice.
• Implemented evidence-based pain management protocols post-surgery, leading to a 20% decrease in patient-reported moderate-to-severe pain scores on visual analog scales.

Staff Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical · Swedish Medical Center, First Hill Campus

Seattle, WA · 2018 - 2022

• Provided comprehensive direct care for 5-6 medical-surgical patients, often involving post-operative recovery, complex wound care, and chronic illness management, maintaining a consistent patient safety record with zero preventable adverse events.
• Educated over 200 patients and their families on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques, contributing to a 10% reduction in 30-day readmission rates for targeted patient populations.
• Coordinated care plans with physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, and social workers, ensuring timely interventions and improving discharge efficiency by 15% through proactive planning.
• Proficiently utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems, including Epic, for accurate and timely documentation across over 1,500 patient encounters, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) · University of Washington

Seattle, WA · 2014 - 2018

• GPA: 3.8/4.0, Dean's List all semesters for academic excellence in core nursing and science coursework.
• Completed clinical rotations across diverse specialties including medical-surgical, critical care, pediatrics, and obstetrics with over 800 hours of hands-on patient care.
• Coursework included Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology for Nurses, Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, and Community Health Nursing.
• Participated in a capstone project focused on improving patient compliance with discharge instructions for chronic cardiac conditions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit · University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, IL · 2024 - Present

• Managed comprehensive care for a 1:5 patient ratio on a dynamic medical-surgical floor, consistently achieving top 15% patient satisfaction scores through empathetic communication and proactive problem-solving.
• Reduced medication administration errors by 10% through meticulous adherence to the '5 Rights' and effective utilization of electronic medication administration records (eMAR).
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, decreasing average patient length of stay by 0.5 days and improving bed turnover efficiency by 7% over six months.
• Acted as preceptor for 3 new graduate nurses, providing direct supervision and mentorship which resulted in all orientees successfully completing their probationary period ahead of schedule.
• Initiated and led a unit-based initiative to improve pain management documentation, increasing compliance rates from 85% to 98% within a quarter.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit · Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL · 2022 - 2024

• Provided direct nursing care to an average of 4-6 diverse patient populations, managing post-operative care, chronic disease exacerbations, and complex wound care.
• Administered medications safely and efficiently to 20+ patients per shift, ensuring accurate dosage calculations and timely delivery, contributing to a zero incident rate for critical medication errors.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to develop and execute individualized care plans, leading to a 15% reduction in readmission rates for specific patient groups.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medication regimens, and discharge instructions, empowering them to manage health post-discharge and reducing follow-up calls by 20%.

Clinical Research Coordinator · Northwestern Medicine

Chicago, IL · 2020 - 2022

• Managed 5+ active clinical trials concurrently, ensuring strict adherence to IRB protocols, resulting in 100% compliance during all internal and external audits.
• Recruited and consented over 150 study participants, maintaining a patient retention rate of 90% through effective communication and scheduling management.
• Collected and managed extensive patient data using electronic data capture (EDC) systems, contributing to a 99% data accuracy rate and facilitating timely submission of research findings.

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) · Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · 2021 - 2022

• Achieved a GPA of 3.8/4.0, earning Dean's List honors for all semesters.
• Completed 800+ clinical hours across diverse specialties, including Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, and Obstetrics.
• Capstone Project: Investigated 'Impact of Early Mobility Protocols on Post-Surgical Patient Recovery,' presenting findings to faculty and clinical preceptors.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences · DePaul University

Chicago, IL · 2016 - 2020

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.7/4.0.
• Relevant coursework included Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Biostatistics, and Healthcare Ethics.
• Completed a research internship analyzing patient outcomes data for chronic disease management, contributing to a published abstract.