Carly Kresge
Sycamore,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
St. Joesph's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
CNA
Bethany Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2023
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- Documentation on Epic, Cerner, and Medi-tech
- Wound Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection on Central Lines
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- Certified Telemetry Monitor
- NIH Certified
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
St. Joesph's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2023
CNA
Bethany Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Ambrose University
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