Andrea Harshey
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated professional with a strong background in nursing and extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry. Seeking a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse Case Manager, eager to contribute expertise in providing exceptional patient care and support. Committed to personal and professional growth, actively pursuing continued education opportunities to stay abreast of the latest advancements in healthcare practices. Leveraging skills in research and resolution to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and contribute to the overall success of the healthcare team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Triage Logic
03.2024 - Current
- Manage approximately 20 incoming calls per shift triaging patients that call in through after-hours answering service for doctor's offices.
- Prioritized tasks and triage based off patient’s with most critical symptoms first and use protocols to triage to right level of care
- Educate these patients based on their symptoms and needs of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
07.2017 - Current
- Work with case management in aiding in patients discharge making sure everything is in ordered for safe discharge such as medical equipment and follow up appointments scheduled
- Functions as fill-in-charge nurse, managing 29 beds on telemetry unit, placing patients that need admitted, respond to concerns in the department, and manage floor staff
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Traditions at Hunter Station
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted doctors with client care, assisted clients with different activities of daily living, obtained vital signs, administered medications, assisted with care of residents in the 32 bed memory care unit as well as assisted living.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Night Shift Supervisor
Kindred Transition Care & Rehab
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked as a preceptor training new employees and graduate nurses.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care for 25 patients through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Wilson Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted the doctor with approximately 20 patients a day
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sacred Heart Medical Group
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted the doctor with client care for approximately 20 patients a day
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2021
LPN to ASN Program - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing
Galen Collage of Nursing
Louisville01.2011
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek Jr. Sr. High School
Sellersburg, IN06.2008
Skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Instruction
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Response
- Basic Life Support
- Continuing education
- Patient Care Coordination
- Corrective Actions
- Process evaluation
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical assessment
Certification
- LPN License, Kentucky, 03/12/12
- LPN License, Florida, 04/18/12
- LPN License, Indiana, 05/22/15
- RN License, Indiana, 06/11/18
- RN Compact License, 02/15/21
- CPR Certification (American Heart Association), 03/01/22
- ACLS Certification, 01/01/20
Specialachievements
Preceptor, Innovation Unit, National Honors Society 2008, Cum Laude 2018, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Participant, Stroke Screening
References
- Amanda Keith, RN, Baptist Health Floyd, 812-267-9313
- Jenny Taylor, RN, Baptist Health Floyd, 812-267-5932
- Sydney Voyles, RN, Jewish Hospital, 812-725-3851
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Triage Logic
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
07.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Traditions at Hunter Station
01.2017 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse/Night Shift Supervisor
Kindred Transition Care & Rehab
06.2015 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Wilson Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sacred Heart Medical Group
06.2012 - 09.2013
BSN - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
LPN to ASN Program - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Nursing
Galen Collage of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek Jr. Sr. High School