I love being outdoors I love to read I am a student of metaphysics I have a wonderful family
Cindy charleville
elsah,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience at Barnes Jewish (BJC)Hospice, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Skilled in pain management, emotional support and family education, fostering a comforting environment for patient and loved ones. Committed to enhancing quality of life through effective communication and coordinated care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Home Health/Hospice
10.2016 - Current
- Administered compassionate care to terminal patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during their final days.
- Executed comprehensive assessments and documented patient conditions accurately for optimal care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and adjust care plans based on patient and family needs.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
08.2007 - 10.2016
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Rehabilitation Institute
03.2003 - 08.2008
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Barnes Hospital School of Nursing
St Louis, MOSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Patient care
- Family education
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Home Health/Hospice
10.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
08.2007 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Rehabilitation Institute
03.2003 - 08.2008
Barnes Hospital School of Nursing
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