Belinda Young
Mason,Ohio
Summary
Professional nurse with thorough preparation for clinical roles, offering 12+ years of experience delivering strong patient care skills, clinical expertise, and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring quality outcomes and reliable support in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to handle diverse medical situations with calm efficiency and professionalism.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Hospice of Cincinnati
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Modeled, mentored, utilized research principles to facilitate and promote evidence-based practice
- Streamlined process ordering for patient discharge equipment which helped facilitate patient discharge home and decreased patient and family anxiety with their home transition
- Evaluate and assess each request verifying eligibility for patients to be transferred to an inpatient facility for crisis treatment
- Utilize written criteria to approve, pend or send the case to the medical director for review
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies including Medicaid and CMS
- Champion efforts toward the joint commission Zero Patient Harm system-wide goal
Travel RN
Select medical hospital
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Provided direct care for patients with trach and patients on vents
- Provide patient care through the nursing process
- Educated patients on their health condition, treatments, maintenance, and discharge planning
- Wound treatments
- Served as a resource for new hires and novice staff to ensure quality patient care
- Work with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care for the patients
Travel RN
Mental Health Big Spring
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel RN
Granbury hospital
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff RN
Visiting nursing Human touch
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients'' health status.
Staff RN
Fellowship Community Rehab
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families.
- Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency and better time-management within the unit.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Nurse’s Aide/ Caregiver
Home Helpers
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Provide quality patient care by utilizing empathy and patience
- Medication reminders
Customer Service & Care Representative
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Served as the Administrative manager for the clients
- Conducted in-house and external presentations to acquire more customers
- Developed a database to manage client related data for easy access and retrieval
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA06.2012
Med/surg Rotation -
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA03.2012
Labor and Delivery Rotation -
Poconos hospital
Poconos Mountains, PA06.2011
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Home health care
- Mental health care
- Hospice care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
Related Courses
- Med-surg clinical
- Nursing Leadership
- Health Assessment
Timeline
Staff RN
Hospice of Cincinnati
08.2018 - 01.2025
Travel RN
Select medical hospital
11.2014 - 07.2018
Travel RN
Mental Health Big Spring
07.2014 - 10.2014
Travel RN
Granbury hospital
02.2014 - 10.2014
Staff RN
Visiting nursing Human touch
07.2012 - 02.2014
Staff RN
Fellowship Community Rehab
06.2012 - 02.2014
Nurse’s Aide/ Caregiver
Home Helpers
08.2010 - 01.2012
Customer Service & Care Representative
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2008 - 12.2008
Med/surg Rotation -
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Labor and Delivery Rotation -
Poconos hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
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