Holly Ripley
St. Peter’s,MO
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Level IV, Intensive Care Unit
Progress West Hospital
Saint Peters, MO
07.2017 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill patients
- Manage life support measures and administer titratable drugs according to orders
- Perform CRRT and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Assist Intensivists and APPs with bed-side procedures and various line placements
- Assess patients and update physicians as appropriate
- Respond to Codes and Rapid Responses
- Prioritized tasks based on urgency of need while maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies
- Preceptor to numerous graduate nurses and new employees
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives such as process improvement teams or committees
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and issues
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as charge nurse when needed
Staff Nurse/ Relief Charge Progressive Care Unit
Christian Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided exceptional care to telemetry patients to include stroke patients
- Identified cardiac dysrhythmias, documented changes in the rhythm strip, and reported any abnormalities to physicians.
- Administered medications per physician's orders and monitored patients' responses to treatments.
- Regularly served as Relief Charge
- Create nurse assignments, coordinate with nurse management to solve staffing issues, and address patient and family concerns
- Precepted several new employees
- Served as secretary and unit representative for hospital-wide Quality Council.
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Home Care
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided frequent transfers, dressing, bathing, grooming, catheter hygiene, and toileting assistance
- Assist with essential correspondence, self-administration of medications, and household maintenance
- Document client care and report changes to supervisor
Crane and Excavator Operator
United States Army
10.2003 - 10.2007
- Maintained and operated military vehicles and heavy equipment
- Provided security during convoy operations by monitoring roadways for suspicious activity or threats
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing duties such as operating a motor vehicle or handling hazardous materials
- Displayed sound judgment when making decisions under pressure or duress in both garrison and field environments
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Executive -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
06.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln University
05.2015
Affiliations
- Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Member of the Greater Saint Louis Chapter of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- Adult CCRN 2023
- NIHHS 2024
- BLS 2023
- ACLS 2024
Committee Participation
- Unit Practice Council Co-Chair
- Safe Patient Handling Champion- Teach classes on patient lift and transfer equipment to new employees, conduct monthly chart compliance audits, and check-off staff members yearly for skills validation.
- Wound Care Champion
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Level IV, Intensive Care Unit
Progress West Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse/ Relief Charge Progressive Care Unit
Christian Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Home Care
09.2014 - 07.2015
Crane and Excavator Operator
United States Army
10.2003 - 10.2007
Master of Science in Nursing Executive -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln University
Similar Profiles
Kaitlyn MuellerKaitlyn Mueller
Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse, Team Lead Charge RN at Progress West HospitalTelemetry Unit Registered Nurse, Team Lead Charge RN at Progress West Hospital
AHMAD ABOULEILA MD, D.ABAAHMAD ABOULEILA MD, D.ABA
Anesthesiology at Progress West HospitalAnesthesiology at Progress West Hospital
Taniya JonesTaniya Jones
Patient Care Technician at Progress West HospitalPatient Care Technician at Progress West Hospital
Kristen MuellerKristen Mueller
Registered Nurse at Progress West HospitalRegistered Nurse at Progress West Hospital
Kelly KrenningKelly Krenning
Occupational Therapy Assistant at Bellefontaine Habilitation CenterOccupational Therapy Assistant at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center