Cardiac Nurse Resume

Eleanor Barker

1175 Holt Street

Lake Worth, FL 33463

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To obtain a nursing position within a hospital that allows me to grow along with the hospital.

Qualifications:

• Remarkable experience in Intensive and Coronary Care Unit
• Familiarity with electrocardiogram telemetry monitoring, advanced cardiac life support, defibrillation and medication
• Deep knowledge of heart diseases, cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Proficient with lumbar puncture, CV line insertion, ETT intubations, chest tube placement, arterial line placement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements
• Ability to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s policies and procedures

Experience:

Cardiac Nurse, August 2005 – Present

The University of Kansas Hospital, Lake Worth, FL

• Helped in the diagnosis of heart disease.
• Administered interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and valvuloplasties.
• Implemented pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
• Identified conditions and developed treatment plans.
• Assisted in cardiovascular surgery.
• Educated patients and their families helped them make lifestyle changes that contribute to recovery.

Cardiac Nurse, May 2000 – July 2005

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Lake Worth, FL

• Assessed and cared for patients with heart problems.
• Responded with initial diagnosis to person undergoing sudden life-threatening emergency.
• Monitored patients for any negative signs of a change in condition.
• Administered medication and helped with basic personal care needs.
• Developed a plan of action for the patient’s care.
• Provided a collaborative approach to patient care.

Education

B.A in Health Care Management, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA

Example #2

Objective Seeking the responsible position as cardiac nurse.

Skills:

• Wide knowledge of heart function.
• Expert in medical terminology
• Strong knowledge of the cardiovascular system.
• Immense ability to respond to cardiac emergencies like heart attacks.
• Have computer skills such as word, outlook, excel and access

Education

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, March 2005

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Major: Emergency Nursing

Certified in Emergency Room Nursing

Registered Nurse Practice License

Professional Experience:

Cardiac Nurse, from 2007 to till date

Children’s Memorial Hospital, Illinois

• Conducted stress tests and vascular examinations to patients.
• Managed the queries about health care and medical treatments.
• Responsible for the post operative patient’s acute care for recovering from traumas, surgical procedures and anesthesia.
• Organized intensive care unit and cardiac care unit.
• Collaborated with surgeons and cardiologists to achieve optimum patient care.
• Detected and reported cardiovascular issues.

Staff Nurse, from 2005 to 2007

Franklin Hospital, Illinois

• Monitored & discontinued chest tubes & various drainage devices along with marcaine pump and pacer wires.
• Assisted the physician during medical treatment and medical procedures.
• Assisted physicians treat cardiac dysrhythmia, coronary artery diseases and congestive heart failure.
• Provided proper knowledge of radiation safety.