CAREER OBJECTIVE
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with 6 years of professional experience in the orthopedic department. Skillful and calm under pressure, ensuring exceptional care to patients. Seeking the position of Orthopedic Nurse in West Road Hospital to continue delivering first-class support for patients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic Nurse
Howard Orthopedic Center, Palm Springs, CA | August 2019–Present
- Support orthopedic surgeons in triaging and evaluating patients, while observing COVID-19 health protocols
- Administer oral medications, injections, and topical treatments
- Perform minor medical procedures including cleaning and dressing wounds, applying casts, and motion therapy sessions.
- Handle collection and testing of blood and other medical laboratory specimens
- Communicate treatment plans to patients, receiving 5-star feedback through the hospital’s Facebook page
Junior Orthopedic Nurse
Institute of Orthopedics, Palm Springs, CA | July 2017–July 2019
- Conducted initial interviews and evaluations of 20 patients daily including uploading their information onto hospital records
- Educated patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plans
- Supervised patients from admission to discharge
- Coordinated with patients’ families and guardians
- Facilitated follow-ups and post-treatment care for patients by calling and checking up on them
EDUCATION
Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board | July 2019
Orthopedic Nursing Certification
University of California, San Francisco, CA | May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Orthopedic procedures
- Aseptic principles
- Trauma management
- Medical record processing
- Patient-oriented
- Organization