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Ana Ahrens

Omaha,NE

Summary

Responsible for making nurse/patient assignments, looking through and bedding patients appropriately. Round on patients and get patient experiences. Use critical thinking and decision making. Audit charts and nurses. Be a resource to nursing staff about different policies and procedures. Collaborate care with different health care teams. Delegate to nursing staff throughout the shift.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

Nebraska Medicine
09.2017 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
Omaha, NE
08.2017

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Nursing staff leadership

Certification

Stroke Certified

NIH Certified

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

Nebraska Medicine
09.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College

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