Barbara Purdeu
Healogics
DECATUR,IL
15
years of professional experience
Proactive Registered Nurse experienced in developing patient-centered care plans that enhance recovery and promote safety. Delivered effective patient education and fostered team collaboration to achieve optimal health outcomes. Leveraged clinical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to ensure efficient, compassionate care across dynamic environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse
4 Years 9 Months- Administered wound care and treatment plans for patients, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and health management techniques.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to track patient progress throughout healing processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
7 Years 4 Months- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during treatments.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within their homes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during treatments.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on operational procedures and patient care standards.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving overall workflow efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
- Honor Roll graduated with a 4.0 GPA
Skills
Direct patient care
Charting documentation
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgement
Patient education
Family advocacy
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Care planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Complex problem-solving
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Home health care
Setting up referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Healogics
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Decatur Memorial Hospital Home Health Care
08.2014 - 12.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Decatur Memorial Hospital Medical Surgical Floor
02.2012 - 08.2014Read More
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Education
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