Advanced Practice Nurse Resume
Advanced practice nurses are specialist in providing clinical nursing services to patients suffering from various ailments. They are licensed and experienced in looking after critically ill patients as well. Their skills and knowledge have become vital for health care industry where they offer cost-effective and quality care to patients. They work as a colleague to physicians and provide access to healthcare professionals for patients' relatives.
Since advanced nursing practice has several disciplines, you must highlight your specialty and skills in your resume. This will enable the recruiters to gaze your potential for the job.
Advanced Practice Nurse Resume Example
Ralph E. Martinez
3990 Dovetail Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-353-5941
Email: remartinez@freemail.comCareer Objectives:
To work as an advanced practice nurse at your esteemed organization and contribute my skills and experience in delivering safe, cost-effective, and friendly care to patients.
Summary of Skills:
- Comprehensive medical knowledge to make clinical judgment
- Ability to formulate holistic approach for patient's treatment
- Skilled in making timely and effective decision
- Good coordination and communication skills
- Ability to identify systems errors and recommend solutions
- Good customer relations and organizational skills
- Ability to compliance with legal rules and regulations
Work Experience:
Advanced Practice Nurse
Aplomb Medical Center, Arlington Heights, IL
May 2012 - Present
- Conduct comprehensive assessment on complex patients
- Educate patients and families about preventative care, signs and symptoms, medical problems, and use of medications
- Research, develop, and implement evidence-based nursing care for patients
- Plan treatments differently for perioperative and postoperative patients
- Perform diagnosis on patients and prescribe medications under doctor's supervision
- Monitor and document patient's reactions to treatment, and inform doctors
- Collaborate with physicians and other nurses to prepare specialize heath care programs
- Record patient's medical history and submit it to doctors for referral
Advanced Practice Nurse
Apex Health Care Center, Arlington Heights, IL
September 2010 - April 2012
- Examined patients and prepared reports
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted blood, sputum, and urine reports
- Developed nursing care plan according to the illness history and period
- Evaluated patient's response to treatment and modified it as needed
- Made appointments for patient's relatives with physicians
- Scheduled routine tasks for junior nurses
- Coordinated with the housekeeping supervisor and maintained hygienic conditions in wards
- Participated in research studies and developed communication systems
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
ABC University, Arlington Heights, IL
2009
Reference:
On request.
