Belinda Hamstra
Rensselaer,IN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse adept in patient evaluation and education. Recognized for clinical judgment and ability to mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement in patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter General Surgery and Pulmonology
Valparaiso, IN
12.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Delivered comprehensive health management education to patients and families to enhance understanding of disease prevention and treatment alternatives.
- Streamlined patient intake processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Reviewed and interpreted patient responses to treatments, refining care plans to optimize clinical outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Crown Point, IN
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Administered cardiac medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve care efficiency and patient satisfaction scores.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Peak Home Health
Merrillville, IN
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans to address patient needs and improve health outcomes.
- Conducted in-home assessments to evaluate patient conditions and develop tailored nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication among providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical findings and feedback from caregivers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN12-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Lab result interpretation
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter General Surgery and Pulmonology
12.2016 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Crown Point
01.2016 - 12.2016
Home Health RN Case Manager
Peak Home Health
03.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana