Andrea Roark
Casper,WY
Summary
Registered Nurse with demonstrated success in patient care from pediatrics to geriatrics. Team oriented and reliable with a reputation for going beyond. Highly motivated with eagerness to learn and expand this rewarding career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Thorough assessments and care for 5-8 patients per shift in 40 bed unit in national recognized rehabilitation hospital with certifications in hip fractures and stroke rehabilitation.
- Utilize WellSky to document assessments, treatments, medications (oral, IV, injections, feeding tubes) and discharge instructions and education.
- Establish compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients/families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Infusion Nurse
Yellowstone IV Lounges And Wellness Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed administration and monitoring of IV Vitamin Therapy (PRN)
Floor and Triage Nurse
Dr. Ellbogen Pediatrics
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Safely administered flu and pediatric vaccinations, providing education to parents on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Floor Nurse
Meadow Wind Assisted Living
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to residents.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, catheter care and education.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Casper College
Casper, WY05.2013
Skills
- Physical Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Critical Thinking
Volunteer Work
I have actively volunteered for Meals On Wheels and The Angels Program through Wyoming Medical Center
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Yellowstone IV Lounges And Wellness Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Floor and Triage Nurse
Dr. Ellbogen Pediatrics
09.2017 - 08.2023
RN Floor Nurse
Meadow Wind Assisted Living
09.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Casper College
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