Nathan Fern, R.N.

Newton, MA 02458-2454 (413) 695-1383 nathanfern@msn.com PROFILE: Operating Room Nurse with proficient clinical skills in multiple specialty areas. Possesses the ability to both circulate and scrub. Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: June 2011 Present Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Diversified Staffing Group, Boston, MA Providing Per-diem Agency staffing at a variety of facilities including acute psychiatric, Disabled Adolescent school, community health center, and long term disability. Responsibilities included wound care and treatments, medication administration, g-tube treatment, catheter placement and care, inventory and ordering. Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Direct and supervise less skilled nursing or health care personnel or supervise a particular unit. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.

2010 Registered Nurse Perioperative Services Umass Memorial, Worcester, MA Completed an Intensive clinical Internship scrubbing and circulating for a variety of surgical services including trauma, vascular, laparoscopic, and orthopedic. Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Direct and supervise less skilled nursing or health care personnel. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.

2010- Present Registered Nurse Mollens Immunization Clinics Responsibilities include administering Flu and pneumonia immunizations, patient education, and billing at various retail partner outlets. Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Educate patient on all aspects of patient care, including diet and

physical activity. Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.

2007-2009

Licensed Practical Nurse Farren Care Center, Turner Falls, MA Responsibilities included charge duties, wound care and treatments, medication administration, g-tube treatment, catheter placement and care, inventory and ordering. Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Direct and supervise less skilled nursing or health care personnel or supervise a particular unit. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.

EDUCATION: May 2012 Western Governors UniversityBachelors of Science in Nursing This is an accelerated online RN to BSN Program with an anticipated completion of December 15. Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program Introduction to Perioperative Nursing Program is comprised of 42 hours of classroom, 16 hours of skills lab, and 240 hours of clinical internship experience during which I scrubbed and circulated for a variety of surgical services including trauma, vascular, laparoscopic, and orthopedic. Greenfield Community College Associate degree in nursing This included 352 hours of clinical experience on medical surgical units. Greenfield Community College Practical nursing certificate

Fall 2010

May 2010

2007

ADDITIONAL COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) Moderate Sedation Certification IV Central and Peripheral Line Certification Member AORN