Audra Ahne
Herrin,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Sparta Community Hospital
Sparta, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Christian Hospital NE
St Louis, MO
03.2016 - 04.2022
- Assisted in overseeing nursing operations for Emergency department , delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 90 +.
- Kept close eye on department operations to maintain coverage of needs. Provided " Hands-on" care when needed, served as a resource for trouble shooting clinical issues.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Assisted with training other nurses supporting growth and professional development.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Assist with the day to day 24 hour operation of a 38 bed 100,000+ visit emergency department.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist staff nurses with patient care decisions.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
RN, Emergency Department
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05.1995
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Management
- Good Work Ethic
- Supervision & Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- EPIC EMR
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Decision Making
- Delegation and Motivation
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Sparta Community Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Christian Hospital NE
03.2016 - 04.2022
RN, Emergency Department
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rend Lake College
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