Forensic Nurse Investigator Resume

Forensic nursing is a diverse field that has created a wide opportunities for nurses interested in clinical and investigation work. Aspirants can specialize in offering nursing care and investigating death resulting from sexual assault. They can help in determining how deep in the impact of the crime on the victims. Their clinical and investigation skills are used on both living victims or those who suffered death.

For forensic nurse investigator job, registered nurses with four to five years of experience are usually preferred. Mostly, employers want candidates who have worked in emergency units, pediatric units, and psychiatric units. Candidates having experience as a medical-legal consultant may also apply for this job.

Forensic Nurse Investigator Resume Example

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Harry Black
14, Riverdale Street
Dallas, TX 58814
Telephone Number: 588 - 030 - xxxx
Email Id: harryblack@example.com

Career Objective:

To work as a forensic nurse in “Central Dallas Hospital” where I can provide quality nursing care to victims of sexual abuse and interpersonal violence and collect forensic evidence necessary for filing a case.

Summary of Skills:

• Clinical experience as RN in an acute care setting
• Clinical forensic nursing experience
• Thorough knowledge of nursing practices and therapeutic procedures
• Excellent skills in patient assessment
• Good data entry and Internet skills
• Remarkable interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess flexibility, integrity, and manual dexterity

Work Experience:

Forensic Nurse Investigator
ABC Hospital, Dallas, TX
July 2012 - Present 

• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, community health care professional, and child protective services
• Take sexual victim in confidence and get information about the offenders
• Provide nursing and medical treatment to the victim of sexual abuse
• Observe the patients carefully and record prima facia evidence
• Examine and record patients' mental and physical status
• Provide crisis intervention and testify in court as needed
• Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy when nursing patients
• Conduct interview with patients' family members and collect information

Acute Care Nurse
Care & Comfort, Dallas, TX
January 2010 - June 2012

• Provided personalized nursing care to critically-ill patients
• Recorded medical history of patients and planned medical treatment accordingly
• Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients
• Ordered and interpreted results of blood and tissue tests
• Offered intravenous treatment to patients as directed by physicians
• Ensured proper working of cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
• Responded to life-threatening situations promptly
• Offered education of families on avoiding exposure to diseases

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  ABC University, Dallas, TX
  2009

• Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
  Dallas Nursing Board, Dallas, TX
  2010

Reference:

• Stanley Wells
  Chief Medical Examiner Officer
  ABC Hospital, Dallas, TX
  Telephone Number: 588 - 030 - xxxx
  Email Id: stanleywells@example.com