Chastity Wade
Sherwood,OH
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Montpelier Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Expedited patient recovery times by effectively managing post-operative care and devising personalized rehabilitation programs.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital Randallia
05.2023 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, optimizing settings based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
Medical Assistant
CHWC
02.2021 - Current
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
STNA
SKLD Nursing Facility
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care, and assistance to 30 patients per shift in Long term medical facility
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Shift Lead
Arrow Tru-Line
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Completed factory opening
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
Waitress
Marty's
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Hinge Operator
Arrow Tru-Line
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
Medical Assistant
Promedica
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Optical Technician
Defiance Optometric Group
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals
- Prepared and administered medications to patients as prescribed by optometrist
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
Hinge Operator
Arrow Tru-Line
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
Assistant Supervisor
All Caring Home Health Services
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs
- Assisted with end-of-life care
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Trained new employees of duties required to care for the client.
Education
Associate of Applied Science : Registered Nurse -
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH05.2023
Associate of Applied Science : Medical Assistant -
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH05.2013
Skills
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Relationship Building
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Specimen Collection
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution Ability
- Leadership skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Montpelier Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital Randallia
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
CHWC
02.2021 - Current
STNA
SKLD Nursing Facility
12.2019 - 09.2020
Shift Lead
Arrow Tru-Line
04.2017 - 07.2019
Waitress
Marty's
09.2016 - 01.2017
Hinge Operator
Arrow Tru-Line
05.2016 - 09.2016
Medical Assistant
Promedica
02.2016 - 05.2016
Optical Technician
Defiance Optometric Group
09.2015 - 01.2016
Hinge Operator
Arrow Tru-Line
11.2014 - 08.2015
Assistant Supervisor
All Caring Home Health Services
09.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science : Medical Assistant -
Northwest State Community College
Associate of Applied Science : Registered Nurse -
Northwest State Community College
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