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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 10/2018 to Current
Dekalb Health – Wabash , IN
Dekalb Health – Wabash , IN
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, 06/2012 to 01/2020
Dekalb Health – Columbia City , IN
Dekalb Health – Columbia City , IN
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Emergency Room Technician, 06/2009 to 05/2012
Dean Health – O Fallon , IL
Dean Health – O Fallon , IL
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 03/2012
Sinclair Community College - City, State
Sinclair Community College - City, State
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 06/2014
Ohio University - City, State
Ohio University - City, State
Certifications
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma certified and experienced
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS -Basic Life Support
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School Attended
- Sinclair Community College
- Ohio University
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Room Technician
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing , 03/2012
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 06/2014
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