Autumn Duran
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, IL
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Tracked oxygenation, blood pressure and heart rate during procedures.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
- Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
- Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.
- Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Registered Nurse
SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, IL
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
LPN, Private Duty
Department of Human Services
Murphysboro, IL
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL 08.2011 - 08.2013
License Practical Nursing - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2010
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College
Collinsville, IL12.2007
Skills
- Interpersonal, Social Skills, and High level of autonomy
- Good Clinical Judgement
- Dependable and Reliable
- Patient Focused and Great Bedside Manner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Maintains Good Repport with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
- High rate of success with IV installation in patients
- Self Motivated
- Integrity and Humility
- Desire to keeping Learning
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certification Expires 03-2025
- AHA Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 03-2025
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 08-2024
- Illinois Registered Professional Nurse # 041.412965
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
06.2014 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
John A. Logan College
08.2011 - 08.2013
LPN, Private Duty
Department of Human Services
10.2010 - 03.2014
License Practical Nursing - Nursing
John A Logan College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College