Beth-Sophia Thompson
Lake in the Hills,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St Joseph Hospital, adept in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and critical thinking. Skilled in chronic disease management and training new staff, fostering a collaborative environment for high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
75 North Airlite Ave, Elgin, Illinois
03.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Central DuPage Hospital
25 Winfield Road, Winfield, Illinois 60156
02.2006 - 01.2011
- Able to adjust and adapt to different departments' policies and procedures as a float nurse, and utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL05-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Central DuPage Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta University