Barbara Gross
Madison
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
Ashtabula
09.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Assisted in developing care plans based on individual patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures consistently.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Have worked the Behavioral Unit and floated to many areas of the medical center including wound care, emergency, med-surg, endoscopy,
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH 09.1981 - 05.1983
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Multidisciplinary care
Certification
- Ohio RN License 1983
- Certified in Crisis Intervention 2017
- Taught CPI classes from 2017-2023
Publications In Process
- The Unofficial Guide to Passing the RN Exam book 2025
- The Unofficial Guide to Passing the LPN Exam 2025
- The CNA Study Guide book, 2025
- The books will be sold to major distributers in eBook and Paperback formats
Timeline
RN
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
09.1981 - 05.1983