Mitzi Murray

P O Box ***, Blairs, VA *****

H ome: x xx -xxx -xxxx - Cell: 434-***-**** - ace2vd@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

* * ***** ** ** with excellent communication and teaching skills. 10+ years as ICU/CCU/CVICU experience.

Current ACLS, BLS certifications, skilled in ekg interpretation, iv insertion, management of ventilator patients,

high risk iv drips and all that is required in the intensive care environment.

Previous Cardaic Tecnician prior to RN school graduation.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification current,Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification current, RN i n

t he State of Virginia, License #000*******

Skill Highlights

Skilled cardiac care nurse *ACLS

Geriatric treatment knowledge * BLS

Vascular care understanding *Excellent IV start skills

B road medical terminology knowledge *Good communication skills

Culturally sensitive * Consciencious time management

S trong medical ethics *Seasoned critical thinking

Enthusiastic caregiver *Advanced knowledge of high risk

Flow sheet charting iv therapy/drug administration

and side effects

Professional Experience

RN Staff Nurse CVICU

J uly 2002 t o Current

Danville Regional Medical Center - D anville, V A

Complete care of Open Heart Recovery patients.Monitored post-op vitals, started and maintained high risk drips/

fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. S ound, ethical and independent decision -making

ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with

p atients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for

improvement of processes and treatments. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. P rovided

necessary health education training for patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including

COPD and asthma. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications,

discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

M onitored patients with acute conditions. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.

Performed lab tests and communicated results. Tested patients' blood glucose levels and monitor insulin drips

a ccordingly

RN-Clinical Team Leader-36 bed Telemetry unit

J une 1998 t o J uly 2002

Danville Regional Medical Center - D anville, V A

Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care. A cted as patient advocate and implemented total

patient care through a team nursing process covering 5-7 high acuity patients per shift.Performed all tasks with a

p atient -centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. D isciplined,

energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. P artnered with team of

Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to

develop care plans for patients.

RN Staff nurse Telemetry

August 1995 t o J une 1998

Danville Memorial Hospital - D anville, V A

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and

treatments. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education

training for patients. A cted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing

process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. M anaged care of 8 -10 clients, providing education,

treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including

COPD and asthma. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications,

discharge instructions and follow-up care. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being

o f all patients.

Unit Secretary/Cradiac Tech

August 1987 t o August 1995

Danville Memorial Hospital - D anville, V A

M anaged the nursing station, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in -person requests for

i nformation.M aintained electronic and paper files/patient charts on up to 40 patients. Maintained the front desk

a nd reception area in a neat and organized fashion. Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors

needing to gain access to the nursing unit.Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing

correspondence. M anaged daily office operations and maintenance of equipment. Monitored cardiac monitors

on up to 36 patients, interpreted EKG rhythm strips, communicated with nursing staff changes in rhythms and and

precursors of lethal arrhythmias. Interacted with physicians regarding orders and results of labs/xrays/dictations and

all parts of the patient chart.

Education and Training

nursing school prerequisites : nursing school prerequisites

Danville Community College - D anville, V a, usa

C oursework in biology,psychology,sociology, allied health math, anatomy and physiology, english composition

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