Nurse Extern Resume Examples and Templates

Graduate Nurse Extern

• Collaborated in all stages of the EHR implementation, including planning, design, development, testing, education, and implementation, ensuring alignment with clinical practice.
• Participated in Cerner/MedConnect Mock and IT integration testing, ensuring smooth integration of systems.
• Provided super user support for Cerner/MedConnect III, assisting users with system functionality and troubleshooting.
• Worked collaboratively with the IT department, fostering effective communication and cooperation.
• Offered clinical support to improve workflow, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing solutions to optimize efficiency.

Nurse Extern

• Provided patient care and monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring the well-being of ICU and Medical-Surgical patients.
• Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring smooth transitions and proper documentation.
• Prepared chart notes and other relevant documentation to maintain accurate patient records.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Supported Registered Nurses (RNs) by anticipating patient care needs and providing assistance as needed.

Nurse Extern

• Developed nursing expertise through an immersive educational experience, acquiring valuable knowledge and skills.
• Participated in educational and observational experiences as part of the program, enhancing understanding of clinical practices and patient care.
• Collaborated closely with a registered nurse in the operating room, working as a dedicated team player to provide exceptional care to complex surgical patients.
• Strengthened skills in clinical practice, including time management, effective communication, and leadership.
• Built confidence in delivering high-quality care and managing diverse patient needs through hands-on experience and mentorship.

ICU Nurse Extern

• Perform delegated tasks related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Administer medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
• Assist with repositioning clients to prevent pressure ulcers and promote optimal comfort.
• Take and record vital signs, input and output measurements, and blood sugar levels to monitor patient health status.
• Provide assistance with personal patient care, including changing bed linens, oral hygiene, and bathing, while maintaining respect for privacy and dignity.
• Properly label and transport specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Safely transport equipment, supplies, charts, and materials to ensure their availability when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tasks performed and observations made, contributing to comprehensive patient records.

Student Nurse Extern

• Collaborate with Registered Nurse (RN) in providing care and support to patients in the Internal Medicine/Oncology Department.
• Perform basic nursing and professional care tasks within the scope of practice, ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Utilize technical nursing skills, such as inserting and removing Foley catheters, performing blood glucose checks, managing NG tubes, and assisting with IV placement/removal.
• Assist RN in reinforcing patient education related to the patient's disease process, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment by continuously assessing the area and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Proactively identify and address potential safety hazards or concerns to promote patient and staff well-being.
• Document observations, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner, contributing to comprehensive patient records.

Student Nurse Extern

• Collaborated with Registered Nurse (RN) in providing patient care and support in the Internal Medicine/Oncology Department.
• Performed basic nursing and professional care tasks within the scope of practice, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients.
• Utilized technical nursing skills, including the use of Foley catheters, performing blood glucose checks, managing NG tubes, and assisting with IV placement/removal.
• Maintained a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, following hospital standards and protocols.
• Implemented infection control measures and maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
• Assisted with patient mobility, positioning, and comfort measures to enhance their overall well-being.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and patient-centered care.
• Documented patient care activities accurately and promptly, contributing to comprehensive patient records and effective care coordination.

Cardiac Telemetry Unit Nurse Extern

• Assisted nurses with various responsibilities under their supervision.
• Conducted patient assessments and documented findings using flow charting methods.
• Administered medications through different routes, including oral, IV, IVPB, IVP, IM, SubQ, G-tube, NG tube, and Dobhoff.
• Assisted in extubating patients under the supervision of physicians and nurses.
• Performed Foley catheter insertions for both male and female patients.
• Provided care for patients with Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
• Assisted with IV insertion procedures.
• Conducted oral, nasotracheal (NT), and endotracheal (ET) suctioning.
• Placed rectal tubes as part of patient care.
• Experienced in providing end-of-life care.
• Gained knowledge and experience in managing patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Maintained effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, nurses, nurse managers, and physicians.