Aarika Breckenridge
Pickerington,Ohio
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with experience providing skilled care to medically fragile pediatric patients in home-based settings. Good planning, communication and relationship-building skills. Commended for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
06.2011 - 10.2017
- Provides direct patient care to pediatric patients with extended and complex medical needs including but not limited to those with congenital abnormalities, neurological deficits, severe developmental delays, and respiratory disorders
- Develops and documents plan of care, communicates change in patient condition, and updates patient’s status in information systems
- Collaborates with the patient/family in order to develop an individualized care plan using standards, protocols, and current nursing literature and research
- Develops, revises, finalizes, and terminates service agreements as appropriate
- Exceptional social skills in the community environment, working with parents, co-workers, and other members involved in patient care
- Responsible for the administration of prescribed medications, assessment of patient condition, and anticipating patient response
- Direct supervisor responsible for managing and evaluating patient needs
- Completes documentation for billing purposes, providing documentation to warrant nursing care
- Provides ongoing advocacy, customer service, and communication with family and all customers to provide exceptional family centered care
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient/agency information in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
- Supervises and trains oncoming nurses in order to orient co-workers to new or established cases
- Enhances quality patient care with time management and flexibility
- Provides patient education to both patient and family members while assessing understanding of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OhioSkills
- Pediatric Home Health Nursing
- Ventilator Care and Monitoring
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Family-Centered Care
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Gastrostomy Care
- Physical Assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Mobility Assistance
- Central Line Care and Dressing Changes
- Infusion Therapy
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified for Healthcare professionals
Volunteer Work
- Works with children with academic challenges in the Pickerington Local School District
- Assists in organizing, planing and participating in multiple school events and fundraisers
- Provides respite care to a family member with a medically fragile child
- Participates in various areas of serving within the church concentrating in children's ministry
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
06.2011 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Ohio State University