Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Care Resume Ariya Palmer Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Care (213) 555-0184 ariya.palmer@example.com ariyapalmer Los Angeles, CA 90026 STRENGTHS Clinical assessment Notice changes in vital signs, pain, and mental status, then communicate concerns promptly so patients receive timely attention. Patient teaching Adapt recovery and prevention instructions to each patient's readiness and health literacy, checking understanding through conversation. Care coordination Use clear handoffs and follow-up with physicians and care colleagues to keep treatment plans and referrals aligned. Patient safety Verify orders and identifiers before treatment, and maintain careful documentation to support safe, consistent bedside care. Responsive nursing Adjust communication and daily care to patients' individual preferences, family circumstances, and developmental needs. SKILLS Adult medical-surgical nursing Acute-care nursing Patient assessment Nursing process Individualized care planning Medication administration Therapeutic treatments Clinical change recognition Emergency response Patient safety Care coordination Clinical documentation Patient education Patient-centered care Nursing Standards of Practice LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 SUMMARY Registered Nurse with more than five years of acute-care experience in adult medical-surgical and overflow settings. Provide individualized bedside care for medical and postoperative patients through focused assessment, medication administration , timely escalation, and clear clinical documentation . Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues to support treatment plans and safe transitions. Guide patients and families through recovery and disease prevention , adapting communication to learning needs and diverse backgrounds. Clinical practice includes phlebotomy, peripheral IV access, immunizations, skin testing, and evaluation of treatment responses, with steady attention to patient safety , comfort, and nursing standards. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Overflow Pacific Crest Hospital May 2024 - Present Los Angeles, CA Provides bedside nursing for adult medical and postoperative patients during high-census overflow assignments, prioritizing assessments and coordinating care with physicians and support disciplines. Identifies changes in vital signs, pain, mental status, and treatment response, escalating concerns promptly and initiating emergency protocols when warranted. Administers prescribed medications and therapies, verifies orders and patient identifiers, and documents response and follow-up in the electronic health record. Guides patients and families through medication, recovery, and disease-prevention instructions, adjusting teaching methods to health literacy, readiness, and communication needs. Performs peripheral IV placement, blood draws, ordered skin tests, and immunizations , maintaining aseptic technique and documenting results for the ongoing plan of care. Registered Nurse, Adult Medical-Surgical Unit Mesa Grove Medical Center Feb 2022 - Apr 2024 Glendale, CA Managed daily nursing care for adult medical and surgical inpatients, organizing assessments, treatments, and reassessments around changing acuity and discharge plans. Used structured handoffs and timely communication with the care team to clarify treatment plans and coordinate referrals for patients with complex needs. Monitored for adverse medication effects and changes in clinical status, documenting findings and notifying the appropriate clinician to support timely intervention. Prepared patients for procedures and recovery, reinforcing instructions in language suited to individual cultural, educational, and family circumstances. Completed phlebotomy and peripheral venous access while following unit protocols, supporting continuity of treatment and reducing delays in care. Developed individualized care plans with patients and the interdisciplinary team, confirming consent and adapting interventions to developmental, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and family needs. Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Northgate Community Hospital Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 Burbank, CA Delivered supervised transition-to-practice nursing care for adult medical-surgical patients, building consistent routines for assessment, documentation, and escalation. Administered scheduled medications and treatments with preceptor guidance, checking patient responses and reporting unexpected findings. Supported mobility, hygiene, comfort, and fall-prevention measures, incorporating patient preferences and developmental or safety considerations into care. Reinforced discharge and disease-prevention instructions and confirmed patient understanding through teach-back and follow-up questions. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing California State University, Northridge 2021 CERTIFICATIONS California Registered Nurse License, Active 2024 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, Current 2025 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Clinical Assessment: Vital-sign assessment, pain assessment, mental-status assessment Medication and Treatment: Medication administration, therapeutic treatments, treatment-response evaluation Patient Care Procedures: Phlebotomy, peripheral IV access, skin testing Care Planning: Nursing process, individualized care planning, discharge planning Clinical Communication: Structured handoffs, interdisciplinary communication, referral coordination Patient Education: Teach-back, health-literacy adaptation, disease-prevention instruction SKILLS Adult medical-surgical nursing Acute-care nursing Patient assessment Nursing process Individualized care planning Medication administration Therapeutic treatments Clinical change recognition Emergency response Patient safety Care coordination Clinical documentation Patient education Patient-centered care Nursing Standards of Practice LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate)
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