Abigail Reichert
St Louis,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong leadership skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to provide high levels of patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy RN
SSM DePaul Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Provided a safe environment for patients by routinely providing thorough pre-and post-procedure assessments
- Implemented time sensitive nursing interventions during critical moments in patient recovery
- Maintained rigorous infection control protocols, ensuring proper cleaning and sterilization of endoscopes
- Supported patients throughout their stay by addressing concerns promptly and updating them throughout their stay
- Collaborated with anesthesia team members to provide safe and optimal patient care during the perioperative process
- Assisted gastroenterologists intraoperatively by implementing specimen collection, skillfully managing equipment, and performing circulator duties
Psychiatric RN
SSM DePaul Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted multiple patient assessments throughout a shift to anticipate changes in a patient's mood and safety
- Collaborated with social work, case management, and pharmacy teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in effective care plans on an individual patient basis
- Administered medications accurately and safely during events in which the patient was combative
- Initiated restraints as a last resort during events in which the patient could not maintain their own safety
- Deescalated critical events during psychiatric emergencies through therapeutic communication, redirection, and positive rapport with patients
Student Nurse Intern
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Worked under the guidance of a nurse mentor to learn excellent assessment skills and safe medication administration
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic support during their hospital stay
- Completed basic nursing skills such as drawing blood samples and monitoring vital signs accurately and efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12.2019
Skills
- Specimen collection and management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Infection Control Protocols
- Pre-and post-procedure care
Accomplishments
Designated Endoscopic Infection Prevention Champion
Timeline
Endoscopy RN
SSM DePaul Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Psychiatric RN
SSM DePaul Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2021
Student Nurse Intern
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
05.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University