BOBBI J. DUKE
Marion
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 18 years of clinical expertise in acute care and hospice settings. Strong background in IV therapy, medication administration, and patient-centered care. Skilled in vascular access, infusion protocols, and monitoring patients receiving complex therapies. Proven ability to manage intravenous treatments, assess patient responses, and ensure safe, effective delivery of care. Seeking an Infusion Nurse position to apply advanced clinical and infusion-related skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse (RN)
VA Medical Center
Marion
06.2012 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure compliance with clinical standards
- Oversee administration of IV medications and infusion therapies in compliance with VA protocols and safety guidelines
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care
- Managed patient flow and staffing assignments to enhance daily unit operations
- Mentor and support nursing staff, promoting professional development and best practices
- Monitored patient conditions regularly and reported significant changes to medical team.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medication management to promote understanding and adherence.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to streamline hospital processes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in CPRS systems
RN Case Manager
AseraCare Hospice
Indianapolis
03.2010 - 06.2014
- Administered and managed IV medications, including pain management therapies and hydration
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including evaluation of vascular access sites and response to treatments
- Coordinated medication regimens, ensuring safe administration and monitoring for adverse reactions
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapies, medication management, and symptom control
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintained accurate documentation in EMR systems
Registered Nurse (Floor Nurse)
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Delivered direct patient care in a high-acuity hospital setting
- Initiated and maintained peripheral IV lines and assisted with vascular access procedures
- Monitored patients receiving infusions and responded to complications
- Administered medications and documented patient responses
- Supported physicians during procedures and upheld infection control standards
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN 08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- IV Therapy & Infusion Administration
- Vascular Access & Peripheral IV Insertion
- Infusion Protocols & Medication Safety
- Patient Monitoring & Adverse Reaction Management
- Medication Administration (IV, Subcutaneous, Oral)
- Patient Assessment and Care Planning
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- Patient and Family Education
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing supervision
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Infection control
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Patient education
- Patient care standards
- Continuum of care coordination
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Indiana
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse (RN)
VA Medical Center
06.2012 - Current
RN Case Manager
AseraCare Hospice
03.2010 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse (Floor Nurse)
Indiana University Health
06.2008 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science -
Indiana University, Kokomo
08.2006 - 05.2008