Barbara Peprah
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with area of espectize specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thrive Of Fox Valley
Aurora
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bolingbrook Hospital
500 Remington Blvd
10.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- 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.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
155 E Brush Hill Rd IL 60126
08.2010 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy techniques and protocols.
- Optimized team performance by providing training, mentoring, and feedback to fellow therapists.
- Streamlined patient treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Improved department efficiency through the development of new processes and scheduling strategies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
Good Samaritan
3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
08.2007 - 07.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
512 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
12.2002 - 04.2005
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Skills
- Healthcare Ethics
- Decision Making
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic life support
- RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RN- Registered Nurse
- ACLS-Advanced cardiac life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thrive Of Fox Valley
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bolingbrook Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
08.2010 - 03.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
Good Samaritan
08.2007 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
12.2002 - 04.2005
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic life support
- RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RN- Registered Nurse
- ACLS-Advanced cardiac life support