Barbara Ann Boettger
Dyer,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in direct patient care and care coordination within high-pressure environments. Achieved effective patient management and strong relationships with patients and families through respectful communication and empathy. Focused on delivering exceptional care through patient assessment, emergency response, and pain management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/PCC- adult/child psychiatric unit
Franciscan Hospital
Dyer, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure optimal patient health.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless patient flow within Franciscan Hospital.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Coordinated staff schedules, assignments, and coverage for consistent service.
- Supervised performance reviews, coaching, and employee development discussions.
- Resolved employee issues and supported workplace communication with leadership.
- Reviewed reports, records, and operational data to inform strategic planning and improve patient care initiatives.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively defused tense situations.
PRN- Endoscopy Unit/ Home Health RN
Community Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and assessed conditions to determine appropriate next steps in care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and documented findings to guide informed treatment decisions.
- Updated patient charts with medication data to ensure accurate treatment and improve patient safety outcomes.
RN
Pinnacle Hospital
Crownpoint, IN
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed patient care processes from admission to discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
- Delivered direct patient care, stabilized patients, and assessed next steps for ongoing treatment.
- Monitored patient drug reactions and documented findings, facilitating timely treatment adjustments.
- Managed patient care processes from admission to discharge.
Community Home Healthcare RN
Community Home Healthcare
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and lifestyle management to improve care engagement and patient understanding.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and lifestyle management to enhance understanding and engagement in care.
- Updated patient charts with medication data, ensuring accurate treatment decisions through current record maintenance.
Endoscopy unit
Community Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2020
IMCU NORTH telemetry unit R.N.
Community Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2016
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Provided patient care as a patient care technician
- Assisted in patient care within the oncology department at 3 Center.
- Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency to support patient care.
- Proposed innovative strategies that improved team collaboration and patient outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
St. James Hospital
St. James Hospital
04.2007 - 12.2007
- Provided patient care in telemetry unit
- Supported patient monitoring in telemetry unit
- Executed daily operations with precision to support patient care.
- Proposed solutions that improved team collaboration and enhanced patient outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Strack & Van Til
Strack & Van Til
05.2002 - 06.2007
- Managed daily bakery operations including staff coordination and inventory management.
- Executed day-to-day duties with attention to detail and efficiency.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Teaching Certificate - TCI
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYAssociates in Applied Science -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL, ILC.N.A. Certificate -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL, ILMicrosoft Office Certification -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL, ILSkills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic records
- Patient education
- Care planning
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Caregiver training
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- IN R.N License
- IL R.N. Licensure Pending
Volunteer Experience
South Suburban P.A.D.S. - 2007
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/PCC- adult/child psychiatric unit
Franciscan Hospital
01.2025 - Current
RN
Pinnacle Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2024
PRN- Endoscopy Unit/ Home Health RN
Community Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Community Home Healthcare RN
Community Home Healthcare
12.2020 - 06.2021
Endoscopy unit
Community Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2020
IMCU NORTH telemetry unit R.N.
Community Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2016
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
06.2007 - 12.2007
St. James Hospital
St. James Hospital
04.2007 - 12.2007
Strack & Van Til
Strack & Van Til
05.2002 - 06.2007
Teaching Certificate - TCI
Cornell University
Associates in Applied Science -
Prairie State College
C.N.A. Certificate -
Prairie State College
Microsoft Office Certification -
Prairie State College