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Overview
Work History
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Affiliations
Certification
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ANN NELSON

Belmond

Summary

Registered nurse with 30 years experience in multiple different areas. Able to adapt to change. Continue to have my nursing degree but have found need to experience different areas of employment. Enjoy being busy and working. Attendance is a must for me. I will not participate in drama, I am looking for a job that is wanting a worker. I am respectful and will seek clarification when necessary.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Materials Handler

Iowa Mold And Tooling, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy with regular cycle counting and documentation updates.
  • Reduced material waste by closely monitoring usage and optimizing storage conditions.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Facilitated accurate shipment preparation, verifying documentation and packaging requirements.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Provided support during audits by maintaining detailed records of warehouse activities, including inventory movements and safety measures.
  • Optimized space utilization within the warehouse, rearranging materials as needed to maximize storage capacity.

Registered Nurse, Occupation Health

Mercy One
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Travel Registered Nurse

Aureus/Medical Solutions
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
  • Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
  • Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
05.1992

High School Diploma -

Belmond High School
Belmond, IA
05.1990

Skills

  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Order Picking
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Problem Solving
  • Safety Protocols
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Affiliations

  • Church is important to me.
  • Reading
  • Education on line

Certification

Registered nurse

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Materials Handler

Iowa Mold And Tooling, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Occupation Health

Mercy One
06.2021 - 10.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Aureus/Medical Solutions
10.2018 - 05.2022

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

North Iowa Area Community College

High School Diploma -

Belmond High School

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