Highly trained, caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 29 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, Infusion
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro, IL
08/15/16 - Current
Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Develop educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Instruct patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge.
Ensure compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Optioncare Home Infusion Service
Sparta , IL
10/25/95 - 07/01/16
IV drug therapy management
Infection Control Coordinator
Coordinated and facilitated intake of initial patient referrals
Consultant for Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, patients and families regarding IV medications and their use
Monitor outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data and other pertinent patient information
Responsible for establishing, implementing, reviewing and adjusting the care plans for patients receiving intravenous therapies in their home
Regulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery CenterRegulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery Center