Cheryl Boswell
Columbus,IN
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus, Indiana
10.2017 - Current
- Administered medications following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management techniques.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems consistently.
- Participated in training new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech
Columbus, IN05-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Critical care knowledge
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Physical assessments
- Patient discharge
- Coordinating referrals
- Direct and indirect patient care
- At-risk patient care
- IV management
- Documentation and charting
- Family education
- IV setup
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient relations
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient counseling
- Policy compliance
- Procedure preparations
- Documenting vitals
- Infection control measures
- Patient evaluation
- Electronic health records management
- Evaluations
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Family and patient support
- Patient care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct patient care
- G-tube care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech
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