Triage Nurse Resume
Triage nurses are found in emergency rooms of hospitals and are expert in general nursing. They are also trained in the management of sorting patients for immediate medical treatment based on their conditions. During natural disasters, triage nurses play a major role in saving critically injured patients. They assess patients and provide fastest treatment and care at the site and help them transport to the medical facilities for further treatment. In hospitals, where they are deployed in emergency rooms, they serve as the first line of defense.
Triage Nurse Resume Example
Tessa K. Charron
3644 Dola Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-344-4929
Email: tkcharron@example.com
Career Objective:
To obtain a triage nurse position in “Mercy Hospital” and provide fast and quick access to medical care for patients badly injured, and with heart attack and stroke.
Summary of Skills:
- Experienced in performing general nursing duties
- Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations
- Ability to perform triage functions in emergency room
- Skilled in providing basic life support to critically wounded patients
- Good clinical, counseling, and supervisory skills
- Experienced in caring for patients with life-threatening injuries and illness
- Proficient in working with medical database software
Work Experience:
Triage Nurse
Wise Health Care Center, Raleigh, NC
October 2012 - Present
- Measure vital signs of patients and enter details in the computer
- Stop bleeding from wounded parts and apply appropriate medications
- Keep conversing with badly wounded patients and provide them mental support
- Coordinate all patient care with interdisciplinary team
- Respond to patients' call in a prompt manner
- Assist physicians in treating critically wounded patients
- Promote safe and hygienic practices in the emergency room
Triage Nurse
Trust Hospice Care Center, Raleigh, NC
April 2010 - September 2012
- Provided access to care to patients in worst conditions
- Handled phone calls of patients' families in a friendly manner
- Identified severity of injury and provided medical care
- Monitored and informed patients conditions to physicians
- Ordered medications for patients and maintained records
- Prepared and submitted timesheets to the concerned person
- Created positive environment for patients and families
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
XYZ University, Raleigh, NC
2009
Reference:
On request.
