Staff Registered Nurse Resume Example The Loft Eureka

Angela

Hert

Professional Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional care to a variety of patients. Knowledgeable about State and Company requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in hospital, skilled nursing and hospice environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Enthusiastic Family Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient centered care and the diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic illness. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in advanced practice nursing and primary care.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Teaching
Dementia Knowledge
Medication Administration
Patient Information Collection
Emotional Support

Wound Care Certified
Staff Supervision
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Patient Advocacy
Infection Control
Case Management
Health Education
Medication Management

Education

Saint Francis Medical Center College of NursingPeoria, ILExpected in 12/2020MSN: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Methodist CollegePeoria, IL05/2011BSN: Nursing Science

Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria, IL07/2009Associates in General Education: Nursing Science

Pekin Community High SchoolPekin, IL05/1994High School Diploma

Work History

The Loft Eureka- Staff Registered Nurse
Eureka, IL04/2020 - Current

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Cared for patients in 27-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

Hallmark House Nursing Center- Staff Registered Nurse
Pekin, IL02/2019 - 05/2020

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Compassus Hospice- Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bloomington, IL08/2017 - 10/2019

Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Morton Terrace Healthcare And Rehabilitation Centre- Registered Nurse Manager
Morton, Illinois09/2015 - 08/2017

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients in a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, providing direct care to up to 30 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Supervised and managed functions for 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
Directed nursing activities for nursing departments at 120-bed hospital with 50+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
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 .
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

The Loft Eureka
Hallmark House Nursing Center
Compassus Hospice
Morton Terrace Healthcare And Rehabilitation Centre

School Attended

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Methodist College
Illinois Central College
Pekin Community High School

Job Titles Held:

Staff Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Registered Nurse Manager

Degrees

MSN : Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
BSN : Nursing Science
Associates in General Education : Nursing Science
High School Diploma

Staff Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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