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REGISTERED NURSE
Summary

Efficient at many nursing responsibilities both medical and mental health. Also experience with insurance authorizations and reviews. Assessments to determine admission criteria is met including medical clearance. I have substantial experience in Psych nursing with a sincere empathy and passion for this aspect of healthcare that is often neglected.

Skills
  • Medical screening
  • Patient monitoring
  • Unit administration
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Electronic charting
  • Direct patient care
  • Follow-up calls
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Home visits
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Catheters
  • Emotional awareness
  • Family and patient support
  • Intake and discharge
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Setting appointments
  • Body mechanics knowledge
Experience
01/2003 to 11/2011
Registered NurseSt Anthonys Hospital - Alton, IL

At this hospital I started as a Psych nurse until their psych unit closed approximately 18 months later. Then I went to the Med/Surg unit in the same hospital for remaining years listed.

02/2012 to 05/2013
Home Health Registered NurseMederi Caretenders - Godfrey, IL
  • Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
  • Ensured that physicians were kept in the loop and notified of all changes in patients' conditions.
  • Journeyed to the residences of patients in an effort to deliver exceptional quality nursing care.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
07/2013 to 10/2015
Registered Nurse (Psych)Gateway Regional Medical Ctr - Granite City, IL

In this facility I would work in all 4 units of their psychiatric facilities which included, Older Adult, Adult, Adolescent and Children. Included in my responsibilities were daily charting, medication administration, admissions, discharges, leading groups and behavioral codes.

11/2015 to Current
Registered Nurse Geriatric PsychAlton Memorial Hospital - Alton, IL
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfation.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Education and Training
12/2002
Associate of Applied Science: NursingLewis And Clark Community College - Godfrey, IL
Additional Information

I am a 59 year old female-married with 4 children, 3 step children and 6 grandchildren. I have been married to my present husband for 21 years. My previous husband and father of my children was an orthopedic surgeon who died at age 39 of leukemia. I know well grief and loss, compassion and empathy.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St Anthonys Hospital
  • Mederi Caretenders
  • Gateway Regional Medical Ctr
  • Alton Memorial Hospital

School Attended

  • Lewis And Clark Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Home Health Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse (Psych)
  • Registered Nurse Geriatric Psych

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Nursing

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