Anna Lampen
Breese,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and critical care. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care continuity. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassionate care, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes and mentorship of new staff. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
2017.02 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
Home Health Aide
Mederi Caretenders
2015.01 - 2017.02
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL12.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments and Management
- Care Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
ADN
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
2017.02 - Current
Home Health Aide
Mederi Caretenders
2015.01 - 2017.02
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
ADN
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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