Andriana Chisholm
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Genesis Medical Center, excelling in critical thinking and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in providing quality care while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. Committed to continuous professional development and quality patient outcomes.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurses, OBGYN
Genesis Health Group
11.2014 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Triage incoming phone calls for OBGYN patients
- Surgery Scheduling
- Educate patients on the perioperative process
- Coordinate and follow up on preoperative testing and clearance appointments
- Verify Insurance and obtain prior authorizations for surgeries
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Registered Nurse, Center for Breast Health
Genesis Medical Center
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Provide care for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and patients with breast concerns
- Obtain prior authorizations
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assist Physician with biopsies
- Coordinate care with other offices and departments
- Follow up on testing and referrals
- Provide emotional support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patient
Registered Nurse, Infusion Center
Genesis Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs in fast paced environment
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Manage the care of approximately 5-10 infusion patients
- Performed nursing skills such as starting PIV's, targeting ports, central line dressing changes with sterile technique
- Administer blood transfusions, specialty medications including monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Genesis Medical Center
11.2007 - 04.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Perform charge nurse responsibilities including staffing requirements and floor assignments
- Administer medications, specialty medications, chemotherapy, blood products
- Manage the care of approximately 3-6 Oncology and outpatient infusion patients
Registered Nurse, Neurology
Genesis Medical Center
10.2006 - 11.2007
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Manage the care of approximately 5 Neurosurgical and Post-surgical patients
- Perform nursing skills including catheter insertion, tracheotomy care, IV insertions, blood administration, medication administration etc.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Scott Community College
Riverdale, IA05-2006
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Hardworking and Thorough
Certification
- Nursing License in State of Iowa 115770
- Nursing License in State of Illinois 041.521796
Timeline
Registered Nurses, OBGYN
Genesis Health Group
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Center for Breast Health
Genesis Medical Center
08.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Infusion Center
Genesis Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Genesis Medical Center
11.2007 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Neurology
Genesis Medical Center
10.2006 - 11.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Scott Community College
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