Registered Nurse

     Personal information    First name(s) / Surname(s)  Annika Ekdahl Address(es)  Olof Palmes gata 29Stockholm111 22Sweden Telephone(s)  Home: +55 8 555 257 00 Mobile: +55 8 555 090 93 Fax(es)  +55 8 555 257 01 E-mail(s)  annika@nomail.net.se Nationality  Swedish     Work experience    Dates  May 2000 - present Occupation or position held  Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Main activities and responsibilities  Responsible for reporting to the Team Leader, Shift Supervisor, Clinical Coordinator, and Department Leader. Accountable for all staff who provide care services and activities related to patient care. Responsible for delegating, overseeing, and reviewing the work of the licensed practical nurse and other assistive personnel. Continually demonstrate sound judgment and leadership skills necessary to plan and direct the care of patients.      Name and address of employer  St Grans Sjukhus Strabe 12, Stockholm 0901, Sweden Type of business or sector  Nursing           Dates  July 1996 - May 2000 Occupation or position held  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Main activities and responsibilities  Performed specific competencies as outlined by the department(s). Interacted with patients, families, physicians and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Identified opportunities for and contributed to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction. Performed all other nursing duties as assigned.      Name and address of employer  Sabbatsbergs sjukhus Sturegatan 2 172 31 Sundbyberg Stockholm, Sweden Type of business or sector  Nursing      Education and training    Dates  September 1994 - June 1996 Title of qualification awarded  Certification for Licensed Practical Nurse Principal subjects / occupational skills covered  Principle studies included: Advanced Health Studies, Chemistry, Injection Techniques, Medical Terminology, Microbiology, Midwifery, Pharmacology, and Phlebotomy. Received LPN Certification. Performed one semester internship in local medical office administering injections and medications among other duties to earn course credit. Name and type of organisation providing education and training  Karolinska Institute - School of Nursing      Dates  September 1990 - June 1994 Title of qualification awarded  Bachelor of Science in Nursing Principal subjects / occupational skills covered  Principle studies included: Algebra, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Billing, Medical Office Management, Medical Transcribing, Physiology, and Psychology. Secondary studies included Arts and Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy. Name and type of organisation providing education and training  Karolinska Institute of Medicine          Personal skills and competences    Mother tongue(s)  Swedish Other language(s)    Self-assessment  UnderstandingSpeakingWriting  European level  ListeningReadingSpoken interactionSpoken production   English  C2Proficient UserC2Proficient UserC2Proficient UserC2Proficient UserC2Proficient User  Russian  A2Basic UserA2Basic UserA1Basic UserA1Basic UserA1Basic User  Social skills and competences  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Continually practice safe critical thinking skills and make appropriate judgments and decisions regarding the care and well-being of all patients. My caring attitude helps calm patients and family in the midst of stressful situations and trauma.      Organisational skills and competences  I perform each essential function to the highest of my ability while satisfactorily demonstrating the required competencies of patient health care, including age-specific competencies. Continual care taken to read, listen, comprehend, and perform all physician's orders. Highly skilled at accurately calculating medication dosages.      Technical skills and competences  Blood pressure reading, injections, measuring doses, and use of stethoscope.      Computer skills and competences  Advanced proficiency levels in all Nursing Administration Software as well as all applications of Microsoft Office 2007, Lotus, and WordPerfect.      Artistic skills and competences  Ballroom dancing, classical guitar, pottery, and sculpture.      Other skills and competences  Over 10 years cardiac and circulatory experience. CPR Certification valid through 2012. Currently attending Karolinska Institute - School of Nursing and in the process of earning my RN certification. Am also studying mental health and psychology online.      Driving licence(s)  Groups A, B, and BE      Additional information  References available upon request.