Head Nurse Resume

Stacy McManus

123 Birchwood Drive

New York

999-999-9999

mcmanusstacy@xyz.com

Objective:          Interested in applying for the post of a Head Nurse with a reputed Health Center/ Hospital.

Experience

  

Birchwood Health Center                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 New York

Head Nurse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3/3/2007 to Present

Ÿ    Supervised and coordinated nursing activities in hospital unit.

Ÿ    Assigned duties and coordinated nursing service.

Ÿ    Evaluated nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations and efficiency of service.

Ÿ    Observed nursing care and visited patients.

Ÿ    Trained and managed a team oh 10 staff nurses.

Ÿ    Ensured that nursing care was carried out as directed and treatment administered in accordance with physician's instructions.

Ÿ    Directed preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records.

Ÿ    Inspected rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort.

Ÿ    Accompanied physician on rounds and kept informed of special orders concerning patients.

Ÿ    Participated in the orientation and training of personnel.

Ÿ    Ordered and directed the ordering of drugs, solutions and equipment.

Ÿ    Maintained records on narcotics.

Ÿ    Investigated and resolved complaints and referred unusual problems to superior.

GPL Health Center                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   New York

Staff Nurse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3/3/2005 to 3/3/2007

Ÿ    Provided general nursing care to patients in this large community hospital

Ÿ    Reviewed reports of patients' general physical conditionx, reactions to medications and medical histories

Ÿ    Prepared equipment and aided physician during patient examinations and treatment

Ÿ    Administered prescribed medications and treatments, and observed and reported patient reactions

Ÿ    Examined instruments, equipment and surgical setup to ensure sterile environment

Ÿ    Rotated among clinical specialties: emergency room, surgery and psychiatry

Ÿ    Received special commendation from Nurses Association for exemplary performance in the emergency room during a local crisis

Education

  

State University of New York                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York

Bachelors of Science in Nursing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2005

License

  

Licensed to practice in State of New York

References:         Available upon request