Andrea Kocher
Ocala,Florida
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Hospital
Ocala, Florida
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- I served as a clinical nurse coordinator.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palm Garden of Ocala
Ocala, Florida
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Palm Garden of Ocala
Ocala, FL
10.2022 - 03.2023
- I transitioned from a licensed practical nurse to a registered nurse.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse
Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions for their loved ones.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Urology Institute
Oxford, Florida
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Consulate Health Care
Hudson, Florida
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Woods Health and Rehab
Spring Hill, Florida
09.2010 - 08.2012
- I transitioned from a certified nursing assistant to a licensed practical nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Woods Health and Rehab
Spring Hill, Florida
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL12-2021
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Fortis College
Tampa, FL07-2010
Skills
- Ventilator support
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Intake and discharge
- IV drug therapy management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infectious disease control
Accomplishments
- I have had multiple daisy nominations from patients and families.
- I have received an "Awesome nurse" pin from Galen College as a thank you for my continual efforts to educate student nurses.
Certification
- RN9591990
- BLS
- NIH Stroke certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Palm Garden of Ocala
10.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Shands Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palm Garden of Ocala
09.2019 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Urology Institute
04.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Consulate Health Care
09.2012 - 08.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Woods Health and Rehab
09.2010 - 08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Woods Health and Rehab
03.2010 - 09.2010
- RN9591990
- BLS
- NIH Stroke certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Fortis College
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