Palliative Nurse Resume
Palliative nurses care for those patients who have less or no hope of recovering from diseases. There are many medical conditions, which when progressed to advanced stage, are incurable. Patients affected with such diseases are mostly bed-ridden and have to bear lots of pain. All that remain to be done for those terminally-ill patients is alleviate their pain and provide them some comfort during their last stage of life. This is what palliative nurses do. They give care to patients at hospitals, homes, and hospice facilities. They assist relatives, friends, and patients in coping with emotional and mental stress.
If you feel people needs to be provided with all the comforts before they depart and wish to help them lead the remaining few days of their lives pain-free, this job is perfect for you.
Palliative Nurse Resume Example
Margaret Roper
978 Hillcrest Road
California, CA9384
Email id: r.margaret@example.com
Career Objective:
To help patients suffering from incurable diseases lead pain-free and comfortable days before they bid adieu to the world by providing them primary and compassionate care serving as a palliative nurse.
Summary of Skills:
- Clinical experience in Acute Palliative and Hospice settings
- Excellent pain and symptom assessment skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice
- Familiarity with the BC Palliative Care Benefits Program
- Computer proficient with good communication skills
- Conflict management and problem-solving skills
- Deep sympathy and empathy for terminally-ill patients
- Valid and current driving license
Work Experience:
Palliative Nurse
Amanda's Hospice and Palliative Care, California, CA
June 2012 - Present
- Provide primary care to terminally ill patients
- Assess and treat symptoms to promote high level of wellness for patients
- Prescribe medications withing the scope of practice
- Develop treatment plans to reduce pain and other difficulties
- Treat bedsores, wounds, and rashes on the body
- Order lab tests and prescribe diets, and exercises for patients
- Provide emotional support to patients, and families
- Counsel patients and give adequate pain relief
Palliative Nurse
Amax Hospital, California, CA
September 2010 - May 2012
- Performed comprehensive assessment of patients
- Initiated treatment and health care management program
- Provided professional guidance to patients and families
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare team and provided care to patients
- Evaluated the outcome of pain care management and changed therapy as required
- Supervised other nurses and evaluated provided care
- Counseled and educated patients in enjoying the remaining days of their lives
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
ABC University, California, CA
2009
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Certified Palliative Care Nurse
State Nursing Board, California, CA
2010
On request.
On request.
