Andrea Clark
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in multiple care settings. Well -versed at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, implementing prescribed orders and monitoring patient progress. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Oak Bend Senior Behavioral Unit
Richmond, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Assist in the development of discharge plans for geriatric patients transitioning out of the hospital setting.
- Manage the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Promote a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Facilitate communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Apply clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Westpark Springs Hospital
Richmond , TX
11.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance and direction to staff members in order to maintain high quality of care standards.
- Resolve conflicts between staff members through effective communication techniques.
- Initiate incident reports when a deviation from standard protocol occurred involving patients or staff members.
- Monitor staffing levels throughout shifts and made adjustments based on patient acuity levels.
- Perform daily rounds to evaluate patient condition, provide feedback on performance, and address any issues or concerns.
- Respond quickly during emergency situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitate a safe working environment by addressing potential hazards promptly before they became an issue.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Team Select
Houston, TX
04.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians, and monitored medication side effects.
- Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
- Planned, organized and delivered quality direct and indirect care to pediatric patients in home health environments.
- Facilitated ventilator management.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement and modify individualized plans of care.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare(Oceans Behavioral Health)
Katy, TX
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Substitute School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Implemented normal growth and development screenings to identify health problems.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Private Duty Registered Nurse
My Life
Wheaton, IL
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Planned, organized and delivered quality direct and indirect care to pediatric patients in home health environments.
- Facilitated ventilator management.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement and modify individualized plans of care.
- Facilitated G-Tube care and management.
- Facilitated Foley catheter care and insertion.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Symphony at The Tillers
Oswego, IL
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Epic Health Services
Des Plaines, IL
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Dementia Unit
Meadowbrook Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Naperville, IL
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient behaviors and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to geriatric patients.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aurora Rehabilitation & Living Center
Aurora, IL
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL12.2016
LPN
Americare Institute
Schaumburg, IL05.2012
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS and PALS Certified
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Psychiatric care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Diabetes Management
- Pediatric care
- Rehabilitative Care
- Long-Term Care
- Home Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Ventilator Care
Organizations
- American Nurses Association (2023)
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (2023)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Oak Bend Senior Behavioral Unit
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Westpark Springs Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare(Oceans Behavioral Health)
05.2022 - 02.2023
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Team Select
04.2020 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Symphony at The Tillers
11.2017 - 05.2018
Private Duty Registered Nurse
My Life
04.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Epic Health Services
09.2015 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, Dementia Unit
Meadowbrook Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aurora Rehabilitation & Living Center
12.2012 - 05.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Ambria College of Nursing
LPN
Americare Institute
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