Barbara Ragsdale
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in critical care/emergency nursing. Exceptional capacity to multitask: manage competing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care. Solid administrative and referral experience including admissions, assessment, treatment, referral, and education for a broad range of patients. Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top quality care. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentation. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Versatile Agency Nurse offering over 22 years of experience in healthcare. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing across varying family care, emergent, surgical and ambulatory assignments. Advanced skill in working with diverse patient populations. Certified in ECMO, Critical Care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Nurse
CareRev, Clipboard Health
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as electrocardiogram according to established protocols.
Clinical Nurse 2 MICU/CDU
University Of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - Current
- Assessment, plan, intervention for patients in a Critical care environment
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
CLINICAL NURSE II- SICU
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.2009 - 09.2020
- Per Diem Nurse- Emergency Department
- Assessment, plan, intervention for patients in a Critical care environment Renal/ heart/liver transplants, VAD, IAPB, Centrimag certified, ECMO Certified RN
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Clinical Nurse II Emergency Room
Loyola University Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Provides urgent/ emergent care to a diverse patient population.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and issues.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Resource Nurse -Staffing office
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2016
- Assessment of patients for in house transfers secondary to increased/or decrease in needs
- PICC line placement and IV placement PRN
- Performed initial assessments on new admissions and documented accordingly.
- Conducted daily rounds to evaluate patient progress.
CLINICAL NURSE II- ED
Provena Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, IL
- 04.2012
- Provided urgent/ emergent care to a diverse patient population
- TNCC/ENPC
- Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
- Analyzed laboratory results and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly.
CLINICAL NURSE II- CCU/ CVICU
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Assessment, plan, intervention for patients in a Critical care environment with an emphasis on Cardiac pts.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
CLINICAL NURSE- Registry
St Francis Blue Island
Chicago, IL
02.2007 - 01.2009
- Registered Nurse- Assessment, plan, intervention for various pts
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
CARE COORDINATOR I
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
Chicago, IL
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Performed concurrent review, discharge planning and identified alternate treatment programs
- Consulted and collaborated with providers, members and other resources as appropriate.
CLINICAL NURSE- Emergency Room
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, IL
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Provided urgent/ emergent care to a diverse patient population.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
CLINICAL NURSE- 8 E/ W Telemetry
Advocate Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided care for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints
- Prepared pt for surgical and radiological procedures
- Operated 12- lead EKG, proficiency with ecg strips.
CLINICAL NURSE- Adult Surgical Heart Unit
Advocate Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided care for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints
- Prepared pt for surgical and radiological procedures
- Operated 12- lead EKG, proficiency with ecg strips.
PCT (transitioned to) RN- 14 East Medicine Feinburg
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.1999 - 12.2003
- Patient care technician- provided bedside care for patients, various lab tests, phlebotomy
- Registered Nurse- Assessment, plan, intervention for various pts.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, BSN -
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2001
Skills
- Self-management
- Medication Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Patient support
- Documentation
- Treatment Preparation
- Case Management
- Student Precepting
- Care Coordination
- Trauma recovery
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Infection Control
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing Consultation
- Needs Assessment
- Self Motivation
- Anesthetics Administration
- Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Professional Nurse/IDPR, State of Illinois
- ACLS Instructor
Affiliations Membership
- Rush SICU UAC Chair 3/2014-present
- Rush SICU Infection Control Member 1/2012-present
- Rush SICU Palliative Care Nurse Liaison 6/2014-present
- National Honor Society of Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau- Alpha Lambda Chapter
- Member of AACN
Timeline
Agency Nurse
CareRev, Clipboard Health
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse 2 MICU/CDU
University Of Illinois at Chicago
11.2017 - Current
Clinical Nurse II Emergency Room
Loyola University Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2017
Resource Nurse -Staffing office
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2016
CLINICAL NURSE II- SICU
Rush University Medical Center
07.2009 - 09.2020
CLINICAL NURSE II- CCU/ CVICU
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
09.2007 - 01.2009
CLINICAL NURSE- Registry
St Francis Blue Island
02.2007 - 01.2009
CARE COORDINATOR I
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
09.2006 - 09.2007
CLINICAL NURSE- Emergency Room
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2006
CLINICAL NURSE- 8 E/ W Telemetry
Advocate Christ Hospital
08.2002 - 06.2005
CLINICAL NURSE- Adult Surgical Heart Unit
Advocate Christ Hospital
08.2002 - 06.2005
PCT (transitioned to) RN- 14 East Medicine Feinburg
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 12.2003
CLINICAL NURSE II- ED
Provena Mercy Medical Center
- 04.2012
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, BSN -
University of Illinois at Chicago