Registered Nurse, General Medicine Resume


Diana Keith Registered Nurse, General Medicine (203) 555-4816 diana.keith@example.com linkedin.com/example/dianakeith Stamford, CT 06902 STRENGTHS Clinical Assessment Reassessment caught meaningful changes during busy shifts, giving providers clearer information for timely decisions. Medication Safety Reviewing allergies, parameters, and responses before administration helped protect patients and earned peer trust. Patient Education Teach back made difficult instructions feel manageable, especially when families needed another calm explanation. Care Coordination Bedside reports connected nurses, patients, and families around practical next steps during transitions. Clinical Accountability Delegated work was checked thoughtfully, preserving scope awareness and keeping patient outcomes visible. SKILLS Patient assessment Care planning Medication safety Patient education Patient safety Nursing process Bedside reporting Care coordination Clinical leadership Patient advocacy Delegation Discharge planning Regulatory compliance Clinical judgment Cultural responsiveness LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER SUMMARY Registered Nurse with three years of progressive acute care experience supporting adult general medicine and medical surgical patients in hospital settings. Provides direct nursing care through comprehensive assessment, reassessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education, discharge preparation, and complete electronic documentation. Coordinates interdisciplinary care with physicians, nursing peers, patients, families, and support staff while maintaining accountability for delegated activities. Applies the five Rights of Medication Administration, identifies fall and medication risks, conducts bedside shift reports, and supports safe transitions of care. Communicates clearly during changing patient conditions and adapts education for health literacy, cultural preferences, and family needs. Maintains active Connecticut RN licensure and BLS certification. Brings steady clinical judgment, ethical practice, peer support, and commitment to safe, dignified patient care. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit Harborview Regional Medical Center July 2025 - Present Stamford, CT Supports adult patients with varied acute and chronic conditions on a medical surgical unit. Manages full shift care, clinical documentation, medication safety, patient education, delegation, handoffs, and interdisciplinary communication while preserving RN accountability. Manage adult patients through head to toe assessments, reassessments, and individualized nursing plans. Apply five Rights of Medication Administration after reviewing allergies, labs, parameters, and adverse effects. Coordinate bedside shift reports covering priorities, tests, precautions, mobility needs, and discharge barriers. Identify fall, skin, mobility, and medication risks, then initiate precautions and timely clinical escalation. Deliver discharge and medication teaching with teach back, documenting comprehension and follow up needs. Delegate support activities, verify completion, and coach staff within scope of practice. Registered Nurse, Adult Inpatient Care Lakeside Community Hospital September 2023 - June 2025 Norwalk, CT Provided direct inpatient nursing care for adults with respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiac, infectious, and mobility needs. Integrated assessment findings into prioritized care plans, coordinated transfers and discharges, and supported safe communication among patients, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary clinicians. Provided direct care for adults with respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiac, infectious, and mobility needs. Administered scheduled and as needed medications after confirming identity, allergies, orders, and parameters. Recognized changes in mental status, pain, oxygenation, and hemodynamic trends for provider evaluation. Completed transfer and discharge records, reviewed instructions, and communicated outstanding needs to receiving teams. Used bedside rounds to align patients, families, nurses, and clinicians on goals and precautions. Adapted education through plain language, teach back, cultural responsiveness, and family involvement. PROJECTS General Medicine Safety Rounds 2026 Supported a structured bedside review of risks, care priorities, mobility precautions, education needs, and transition plans. The approach helped patients and families feel heard during changing clinical conditions. Patient Education Teach Back Initiative 2025 Applied plain language and teach back during discharge preparation, helping patients and families confirm medication instructions, warning signs, follow up needs, and personal care plans. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by nursing peers for dependable bedside handoff communication and calm support during changing patient conditions. Commended in clinical practice for clear patient education, respectful communication, and consistent documentation. EDUCATION Associate of Science in Nursing Norwalk Community College GPA: 4.0 2023 Norwalk, CT Coursework: Adult health nursing, pharmacology, care planning, patient assessment CERTIFICATIONS Connecticut Registered Nurse License, Active 2026 Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Nursing Practice: ANA scope of practice, nursing process, clinical accountability Patient Assessment: Initial assessment, reassessment, physical findings Medication Administration: Five Rights, allergy review, adverse effect monitoring Electronic Documentation: Electronic health records, care plans, outcome records Patient Safety: Fall precautions, skin protection, mobility safety Care Transitions: Bedside shift report, bedside rounds, handoff coverage Patient Education: Teach back, health literacy, family instruction Clinical Coordination: Interdisciplinary care, physician communication, care planning Delegation Practice: Task delegation, completion checks, scope accountability Compliance Standards: ANA standards, accreditation requirements, regulatory compliance SKILLS Patient assessment Care planning Medication safety Patient education Patient safety Nursing process Bedside reporting Care coordination Clinical leadership Patient advocacy Delegation Discharge planning Regulatory compliance Clinical judgment Cultural responsiveness PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Connecticut nursing community, supporting ethical practice, continuing education, and patient centered care. American Heart Association learning community, maintaining current Basic Life Support knowledge and response readiness. 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