John Anderson, 1145, West 68 Street, Carlisle, MA 01741, (123)-456 7890. OBJECTIVE : Looking for a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized. CAREER PROFILE:
Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention. Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems. Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations. Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians. Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA 1998 – Present Staff Nurse
Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges. Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes. Interact with departments regarding patient care. Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc. Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses. Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA 1994 – 1998 Staff Nurse
Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2. Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients. Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies. Assisted in the orientation of new staff members. Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status. Monitored and maintained patient charts.
Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA 1992 - 1994 Nursing Aid
Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding. Administered insulin shots and local anesthetic. Provided quality patient care. Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION : Boston University, Boston, MA 1990 – 1994 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Boston College, Boston, MA 1998 – 1990 MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS: In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.