Andrea Darrol
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
Hobart, IN
05.2007 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Nurse Assistant
St. Mary Meical Center
Hobart, IN
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- BLS certified since 2005
- ACLS certified since 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
Nurse Assistant
St. Mary Meical Center
05.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University