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Registered Nurse, Long Term Care Resume Aubrey Austin Registered Nurse, Long Term Care (337) 555-1846 aubrey.austin@example.com linkedin.com/example/aubreyaustin Lafayette, LA 70503 STRENGTHS Clinical Assessment Regular rounds connected physical and behavioral changes with timely interventions, provider updates, and safer resident care. Treatment Planning Admission assessments became clear initial plans, giving nursing and interdisciplinary teams a practical starting point. Medication Safety Oral, intramuscular, and intravenous therapies were delivered with ordered checks and close response monitoring. Calm Triage During unexpected changes, focused reassessment supported clear escalation decisions and helped teams act without confusion. Team Guidance Evening charge work gave peers steady direction during rounds, admissions, orders, and specialized treatments. SKILLS Long Term Care Nursing Nursing Assessment Initial Treatment Planning Patient Rounds Physician Order Coordination Medication Administration I.V. Therapy Central Line Care Parenteral Nutrition Blood Component Administration Ventilatory Care Triage Clinical Documentation Admission Nursing Rehabilitative Nursing LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 8.1 Years Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse at Bayou Ridge Skilled Nursing Center (3.3 Years) Registered Nurse at Acadiana Continuing Care (2.2 Years) Staff Registered Nurse at Magnolia Post Acute Care (1.6 Years) Graduate Registered Nurse at Crescent City Rehabilitation Hospital (1 Years) SUMMARY Registered Nurse with seven years of progressive practice across skilled nursing, long term care , rehabilitation, and medically complex adult care. Licensed in Louisiana, with direct experience completing comprehensive nursing assessments , admission treatment plans, medication administration , intravenous therapy, central line care, parenteral nutrition, blood component administration , ventilatory support, triage, and specialized nursing interventions. Leads evening and night operations through structured rounds, timely recognition of physical and behavioral changes, physician order coordination, and precise clinical documentation. Provides calm first line oversight for nursing services, supports interdisciplinary teams, and communicates clearly during admissions, transfers, and changes in condition. Clinical practice connects careful observation with safe treatment execution, compassionate care, and appropriate escalation for older adults and veterans. Prepared to contribute dependable bedside judgment and collaborative leadership in complex long term care. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse Bayou Ridge Skilled Nursing Center June 2023 - Present Lafayette, LA Directs evening nursing operations for a 120 bed skilled nursing center, guiding assignments, rounds, admissions, physician communication, specialized therapies, documentation review, and escalation for medically complex residents. Directed evening care across a 120 bed center, coordinating assignments, rounds, orders, and escalation. Converted physical and behavioral changes into timely interventions through comprehensive resident assessments. Managed I.V. medications , central line therapy , parenteral nutrition, and blood component administration safely. Led admissions through nursing assessments, medication reconciliation , risk screening, and initial treatment planning . Provided ventilatory support and specialized equipment care during acute clinical changes. Reviewed treatment records and nursing observations, correcting documentation gaps during evening rounds. Registered Nurse Acadiana Continuing Care March 2021 - May 2023 Broussard, LA Managed medically complex adult care involving restorative services , medication management, wound care , intravenous treatment, central line support, nutrition therapies, admissions, and interdisciplinary coordination. Managed restorative care, wound treatment, medication administration , and intravenous therapy for complex adults. Clarified physician orders and coordinated implementation with nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, dietary, and laboratory teams. Initiated peripheral I.V. therapy, administered medications, collected specimens, and completed bedside tests . Recognized respiratory, neurological, and hemodynamic deterioration through structured rounds and reassessment. Supported central line and nutrition therapies through access site care and tolerance monitoring. Strengthened admission handoffs with baseline assessments, treatment priorities, and follow up needs. Staff Registered Nurse Magnolia Post Acute Care July 2019 - February 2021 New Iberia, LA Delivered direct nursing care for older adults recovering from hospitalization, supporting cardiopulmonary, infectious, diabetic, respiratory, mobility, medication, admission, and documentation needs. Delivered direct care for older adults managing cardiopulmonary disease, infections, diabetes, and mobility limits. Completed rounds and condition assessments, documenting treatment response and communicating significant findings. Administered oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications with safety checks and response monitoring. Supported admissions and transfers by verifying orders and establishing baseline nursing findings. Used oxygen and specialized equipment while applying triage principles during unexpected symptom changes. Maintained nursing notes, medication records, and treatment documentation for safe handoffs. Graduate Registered Nurse Crescent City Rehabilitation Hospital June 2018 - June 2019 Metairie, LA Provided supervised rehabilitation nursing for adults recovering from neurological, orthopedic, and complex medical events, building clinical judgment through assessment, treatment, education, and interdisciplinary care. Provided supervised care for adults recovering from neurological, orthopedic, and complex medical events. Built clinical proficiency through assessment, medication administration , documentation, and patient education. Carried out physician directed treatments and communicated new orders during interdisciplinary handoffs. Initiated peripheral I.V. therapy and monitored medication response under established clinical policies. Contributed to admission assessments and individualized plans covering safety, skin, nutrition, and medications. Coordinated bedside care around rehabilitation schedules while supporting comfort, dignity, and functional progress. PROJECTS Complex Care Admission Improvement 2026 Improved admission consistency by organizing baseline assessments, medication reconciliation, risk screening, treatment priorities, and interdisciplinary follow up needs for complex residents. Night Shift Clinical Oversight 2025 Strengthened evening clinical oversight through structured rounds, documentation review, physician communication, escalation decisions, and coordinated responses to changing resident conditions. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by nursing peers for dependable evening shift guidance during complex resident care. Commended for clear admission handoffs and consistent documentation across interdisciplinary care teams. Entrusted with charge nurse oversight for medically complex residents in a 120 bed center. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Louisiana at Lafayette GPA: 0 2018 Lafayette, LA Coursework: Adult Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing CERTIFICATIONS Louisiana Registered Nurse License 2026 Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Nursing Assessment: Comprehensive assessments, behavioral observation, reassessment Treatment Planning: Initial treatment plans, care planning, treatment priorities Medication Administration: Oral medications, intramuscular medications, I.V. medications Intravenous Therapy: Peripheral I.V. therapy, central line therapy, infusion monitoring Nutrition Therapy: Parenteral nutrition, tolerance monitoring, access site care Blood Therapy: Blood administration, blood components, response monitoring Respiratory Care: Ventilatory support, oxygen therapy, respiratory observation Clinical Documentation: Nursing notes, treatment records, observation documentation Diagnostic Testing: Specimen collection, bedside tests, laboratory coordination Care Coordination: Physician orders, pharmacy coordination, rehabilitation coordination Long Term Care: Skilled nursing, restorative services, 24 hour care Clinical Supervision: Charge nursing, assignment coordination, first line oversight SKILLS Long Term Care Nursing Nursing Assessment Initial Treatment Planning Patient Rounds Physician Order Coordination Medication Administration I.V. Therapy Central Line Care Parenteral Nutrition Blood Component Administration Ventilatory Care Triage Clinical Documentation Admission Nursing Rehabilitative Nursing PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Louisiana State Board of Nursing, active Louisiana Registered Nurse license. American Heart Association, Basic Life Support provider, 2026. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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