Head Nurse Resume

Head nurse is one who is the lead of nursing staff and who is in charge of a hospital. She takes care of medical care and smooth functioning of nursing department. She assigns the nursing staff in different units. She hires new nurses and trains them. She also works directly with patients to ensure that the medication given by the doctor is properly followed and if there is any change in the patient's medical status. She always accompanies the doctors during checkups. The candidate in given profile works as a head nurse. She possesses logical and critical thinking to provide competent patient care. She is flexible and adaptable in new working environments and new working schedules. She is excellent team player with positive attitude towards the patient care. She has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Career Profile:
A skilled, talented and professionally registered nurse with ten years of extensive experience in providing quality patient care. Looking for a challenging position to utilize my vast experience and gain expertise as a senior head nurse, in a well reputed health centre

Professional strengths:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to uplift patient's spirits
• Possess good logical and critical thinking to provide dignified and competent patient care
• Flexible and ability to adapt quickly to new working environment and work schedules
• Ability to understand the needs and concerns of patients
• In-depth knowledge of procedures and principles of nursing administration
• Possess knowledge of general and mental health treatment and conditions

Professional Experience:

Catholic Hospital, Georgina
20XX till date
Head Nurse

• Performed clinical procedures by using various invasive and non-invasive monitoring equipment
• Responsible for updating reports to the supervisor of the medical unit to communicate floor status
• Provided good care for different patients from initial stage to recovery
• Educated families and patients regarding medication, treatment and prevention
• Managed and trained staff nurses in scheduling and assignment delegations
• Supervised the use of crash cart during respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Handled the tasks of managing life threatening complications by exercising strong observation and assessment
• Assisted research project manager for pediatric care unit
• Managed areas like blood pressure tests, senior care services and provided medical needs especially for women's

Georgina General Hospital, Georgina
20XX to 20XX
Floor Nurse

• Supervised and trained staff nurses in areas of policies of health centre and patient care
• Assisted in the discharge planning activities
• Worked with different levels of medical professionals like nurse manager, physical therapist, dietician and case manger
• Handled the tasks of administering medications
• Responsible for generating information about pain management techniques and medications for patients and their families
• Provided general nursing care services like feeding tubes, vital signs, catheters, phlebotomy, EKG and phlebotomy

Educational Summary:

• Bachelor of science in nursing, College of Nursing , Georgina 19XX

Personal Details:

• Name: Nancy Bennett
• Date of Birth: XX/XX/19XX
• Employment Status: Full time
• Relationship status: Single

Reference:
Available on request