Barbara Young
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic RN with a proven track record at IU Health , specializing in post-anesthesia care and offering exceptional professional communication. Expert in IV fluid administration and providing emotional support, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Skilled in both clinical judgment and fostering teamwork among healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PACU
IU Health
Indianapolis, IN
07.2007 - Current
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery and procedure.
- Managed IV lines and administered medications as prescribed by physician.
- Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Maxim Healthcare
Indianapolis, IN
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Coordinated communication between all members of the healthcare team including primary care providers, specialists, family members, caregivers.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
RN ED
Westview Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
07.1979 - 08.2008
- Educating patients about their conditions or prescribed treatments.
- Documenting all aspects of the patient's condition including physical assessment findings, treatment plans, patient progress notes, discharge instructions, education materials given to the patient, family members.
- Maintaining a clean and safe patient environment by following hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitoring vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with hospital policies.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IUPUI School of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN12-1987
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Oxygen therapy
- Post-anesthesia care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Professional communication
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain management
- IV fluid administration
Certification
ACLS
Forensic Nursing Certification
Education for Ministry
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Maxim Healthcare
08.2017 - 05.2020
RN PACU
IU Health
07.2007 - Current
RN ED
Westview Hospital
07.1979 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IUPUI School of Nursing
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