Tia Petersen

City, State, Zip Code

Home: 000-000-0000 | Cell: 000-000-0000

email@email.com

Professional Summary

Adroit Orthopedic Nurse adept at assisting with the treatment of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Especially proficient in providing external fixation care and continuous motion therapy along with neurovascular status monitoring. Committed to ensuring optimal patient care.

Core Qualifications

● Passed NCLEX-RN licensing exam
● Familiar with continuous passive motion therapy and the use of orthopedic equipment
● Strong knowledge of skeletal injuries and deformities
● Ability to provide cast care instructions and set-up patients in traction
● Exceptional experience with pre-operative and post-operative care
● Solid verbal and written communications skills
● Excellent observational skills

Experience
Orthopedic Nurse
7/1/2007 – 5/1/2009
Company Name
City, State

● Assessed new patients and monitored existing patients.
● Monitored surgical sites and noted any changes.
● Took patient vital signs and updated database of such info.
● Ensured that patients were kept comfortable.
● Administered medications and changed dressings.

Orthopedic Nurse
5/1/2009 – 6/1/2014
Company Name
City, State

● Prepared patients for traction and ensured that patients were kept comfortable.
● Provided neurovascular status updates as requested by physicians.
● Assisted with treatments for patients with arthritis and osteoporosis.
● Provided patients with information on how to care for their casts.

Orthopedic Nurse
6/1/2014 – Present
Company Name
City, State

● Provided patients with self-care and follow-up care instructions.
● Assisted with treatments for fractures and sprains.
● Repositioned patients and administered pain medications as needed.
● Prepared daily assessments of patient conditions.

Education
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
2007
University Name
City, State
Certificate – Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
2008
University Name
City, State

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