Caresse King
Boonville,IN
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers three years of patient care and advocacy within Cardiac/Telemetry units. Highly skilled in managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Deaconess
Newburgh, IN
05.2023 - 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Student Nurse Academy
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburgh, IN
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburgh, IN
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Dietary Aide
Woodmont Health Campus
Boonville, IN
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN05.2023
Skills
ACLS Certified
Charge Trained
Code Team
Patient and family communication
Accomplishments
Charge nurse
Daisy award nominated
Active member of healthy work environment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Deaconess
05.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Academy
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
Dietary Aide
Woodmont Health Campus
05.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College