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Registered Nurse, Adult Critical Care Resume Harrison Wilkerson Registered Nurse, Adult Critical Care (916) 555-2847 harrison.wilkerson@example.com linkedin.com/example/harrisonwilkerson Sacramento, CA 95818 STRENGTHS Critical care assessment Trend review helped identify subtle respiratory and neurologic changes before they became larger bedside concerns. Medication safety Independent checks and frequent reassessment supported safer high alert medication delivery during unstable ICU care. Family education Teach back conversations gave families clearer next steps during stressful treatment and discharge discussions. Team coordination Physicians and ancillary partners received concise updates, helping care move forward when priorities changed. Nurse orientation Newer nurses sought practical guidance on ICU workflow, documentation, handoffs, and escalation decisions. SKILLS Adult Critical Care Patient Assessment Care Planning Medication Administration ICU Monitoring Clinical Documentation Triage Discharge Planning Quality Assurance Staff Orientation Interdisciplinary Care Medical Terminology Recordkeeping Patient Education Continued Stay Review LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 2.8 Years Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Sierra Crest Hospital (1 Years) Registered Nurse, Progressive Care at Capital Grove Medical Center (11 Months) Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical at Riverbend Community Hospital (11 Months) SUMMARY Registered Nurse with three years of acute care experience, including approximately one year caring for critically ill adults in a mixed medical surgical intensive care unit. California licensed RN with current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS credentials plus NIHSS certification. Provides focused assessment, individualized nursing care plans , high alert medication administration, ventilator support, postoperative care , sepsis management, stroke risk monitoring, and timely escalation of clinical changes. Maintains complete electronic health records, supports diagnostic procedures, reviews admissions, identifies continued stay and discharge needs, and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, families, case managers, and payors. Experience orienting nurses, contributing to quality review, and prioritizing changing assignments supports safe, compassionate care across complex hospital settings. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Sierra Crest Hospital October 2025 - Present Sacramento, CA Supports critically ill adults in a mixed medical surgical ICU, coordinating bedside care, physician communication, treatment delivery, documentation, family education , and staff orientation. Work includes ventilated, postoperative, septic, and neurologically vulnerable patients. Integrated assessment, physician orders, laboratory trends, and monitoring data into individualized ICU care plans. Administered high alert medications with independent verification, safety checks, and frequent response reassessment. Coordinated ventilator care, postoperative recovery, sepsis treatment, diagnostic testing , and bedside procedures. Documented treatments, clinical changes , physician communication, and progress in electronic health records. Educated families about condition changes, treatment goals, medications, and anticipated post hospital needs. Oriented newly assigned nurses and contributed observations during quality reviews of handoffs and documentation. Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Capital Grove Medical Center October 2024 - September 2025 Sacramento, CA Delivered progressive care for adults requiring telemetry, frequent reassessment, complex medications, admission review, escalation, discharge planning , and coordination with hospitalists, specialists, ancillary teams, and case management. Delivered telemetry care for adults needing frequent reassessment and complex medication regimens. Recognized respiratory, neurologic, and hemodynamic changes through focused assessment and trend review. Coordinated admissions and transfers by reviewing records, reconciling orders, and prioritizing immediate needs. Prepared patients for diagnostic studies and procedures while documenting responses and significant findings. Identified discharge barriers and coordinated education, follow up resources, medications, and family responsibilities. Supported newer nurses with documentation standards, medication routines, patient education , and escalation practices. Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Riverbend Community Hospital October 2023 - September 2024 Davis, CA Managed adult acute care assignments involving medical and postoperative conditions, medication delivery, treatments, mobility, physician directed plans, patient education, discharge preparation, and participation in safety review. Managed adult medical and postoperative assignments through organized assessments, treatments, and mobility planning. Applied medication safety practices and reported therapeutic concerns or adverse effects to clinicians. Prepared patients for examinations, imaging, diagnostic testing , and procedures through order verification. Maintained records covering assessments, interventions, education, progress, and discharge preparation. Taught patients and families medication use, symptom monitoring, physician instructions, and follow up care. Contributed chart observations and bedside lessons during unit safety reviews and peer learning discussions. PROJECTS Critical Care Transition Support 2026 Supported a focused ICU transition initiative linking assessment trends, handoff quality, family education, and discharge planning for complex adult patients. Work connected bedside priorities with reliable continuity across services. Progressive Care Admission Review 2025 Built a practical admission review workflow for step down patients, combining record review, order reconciliation, immediate risk identification, and assignment communication for safer transfers. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Selected as an ICU orientation resource for newly assigned nurses through dependable bedside guidance and clear documentation coaching. Recognized by peers for calm escalation of changing respiratory, neurologic, and hemodynamic findings. Contributed to unit quality review discussions focused on safe handoffs, timely escalation, and reliable records. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Nursing California State University, Sacramento GPA: 0 2023 Sacramento, CA Coursework: Adult critical care, medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, health assessment CERTIFICATIONS California Registered Nurse License 2026 American Heart Association Basic Life Support 2026 American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2026 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Critical Care Nursing: Adult ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU Patient Assessment: Focused assessment, Neurologic assessment, Hemodynamic assessment Nursing Care Planning: Individualized plans, Reassessment, Physician direction Medication Practice: High alert medications, Narcotic knowledge, Medication safety Cardiac Monitoring: Telemetry, Cardiac monitoring, Vital signs Ventilator Care: Mechanical ventilation, Respiratory monitoring, Airway support Clinical Documentation: Electronic health records, Nursing records, Physician communication Diagnostic Support: Diagnostic testing, Bedside procedures, Surgical care Transition Planning: Discharge planning, Follow up education, Continuity of care Utilization Review: Admission review, Continued stay evaluation, Payor documentation Quality and Safety: Quality assurance, Safety reviews, Regulatory requirements Staff Development: Nurse orientation, Staff instruction, Precepting Stroke Care: NIHSS, Stroke risk monitoring, Neurologic observation Life Support: BLS, ACLS, Resuscitation Interdisciplinary Practice: Physicians, Ancillary staff, Case management SKILLS Adult Critical Care Patient Assessment Care Planning Medication Administration ICU Monitoring Clinical Documentation Triage Discharge Planning Quality Assurance Staff Orientation Interdisciplinary Care Medical Terminology Recordkeeping Patient Education Continued Stay Review PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Nurses Association member, supporting continued professional nursing practice and clinical learning. American Association of Critical Care Nurses member, following adult critical care education and practice developments. 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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