Nurse Staff
Resume:
JEAN CHANCE RN
**** ***** *****, *********, **
C: 515-***-****
acd5if@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a dedicated RN with 10 years of experience. I am a responsible RN with excellent
communication, organizational and multi tasking skills. I have a broad base of
experience in Long term care, Acute/Med Surg/ER, Clinic/Office, with the last 4 years
in hospice care. I enjoy caring for others and their families.
SKILLS
• Patient/family focused
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Intravenous therapy Strong clinical judgment
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Professional bedside manner Patient education
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Hospice philosophy understanding Acute care
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Laceration repair aptitude Venipuncture/blood draw
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Adept at prioritizing/managing Foley
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deadlines High level of autonomy
WORK HISTORY
RN, Staff Nurse Hospice of Medina Medina, OH 11/201*-**-****
• Care of patients and families at end of life.
• Symptom management, r/t terminal disease process
• Computer charting and documentation
• Admissions and discharges
RN, Staff Nurse Iowa River Hospice Marshalltown, IA 50158 08/2009 08/2013
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Collaborated with other team members to ensure patient comfort and death with dignity.
• Instructed patients and families on signs and symptoms of impending death, pain, and anxiety.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs carefully documenting and titrating as needed for comfort
• Treated patients with chronic health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and
pneumonia, end stage renal failure, and cancers
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Patient admissions and discharges.
RN Staff Nurse McFarland Clinic Ames, IA 01/2009 – 07/2009
• Assessed need for labs, ordered, obtained and interpreted. Report to patient
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies with EPIC
program
• Answered phones, return phone calls, schedule appointments, pre certifications for procedures,
check in patients
RN Acute care Nurse Grundy Memorial Hospital Grundy Center, IA 11/2006 12/2008
• Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Effectively managed clinical oversight for 54 bed unit.
• Cover ER department as needed. ER was not staffed for 2nd or 3rd shifts so we covered it
Charge Nurse Grundy Care Center Grundy Center, IA 10/2005 10/2006
• Led CNA training program and conducted classes for prospective CNAs.
• Effectively supervised number LVNs, NAs and non clinical staff.
• Self directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Assisted patients with daily function
Charge Nurse Iowa Veterans Home Marshalltown, IA 01/2004 10/2005
• Supervise staff on Units assigned
• Complicated wound treatment
• Observe and assess residents for any changes
• Strive to make residents comfortable and feel at home
• Accu checks, collaborate with physicians, record keeping, order and evaluate monthly/yearly labs
• Scheduled admissions and discharges. Education with families and patient on meds and disease
progression
Marshalltown Med. Surg. Center Marshalltown 02/2002 1/2004
• Dispense prescribed medications
• Assess non critical patients
• Answer call lights in a timely manner
• Provide personal care as requested
Director Tender Sprout Day Care Conrad, IA 08/1992 11/1994
• Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments. Ensured
external follow up where required.
• Organized and led number of fund raisers to purchase new toys and supplies for students
• Increased enrollment from 20 to full capacity of 36
• Hired/fired/interviewed as needed
• Maintained state mandated records on children
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown, IA 2000 2003
1976 Graduate of NESCO High School in Zearing, IA
REFERENCES
Heather Steding 641-***-**** Co-worker
Jeanette Perdue 641-***-**** Co-worker
Paige Harvey 641-***-**** Supervisor
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