Clarissa DeMeyer
Moline,IL
Summary
Highly dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with twelve years of experience in neonatal, pediatric, and maternal/child areas, three years of experience in cardiac step down/telemetry, and four years of experience in occupational health/case management. Ensures high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs and functions well in an extremely high-stress, fast-paced working environments. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients, families, and medical staff through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Occupational Health
UPH Trinity Onsite, John Deere Davenport Works
01.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and determined urgency of care for ill/injured employees with a great deal of autonomy.
- Assisted in case management initiation and follow-up.
- Performed surveillance examinations (audiometric, spirometry, and visual screenings).
- Revamped and oversaw audiometric program.
RN, Assisted Living
A-1 Staffing
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications and treatments while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
NSCU, RN
UPH Trinity 7th Street and Terrace Park
10.2010 - 01.2017
- Attended neonatal and newborn deliveries and led resuscitation of infants according to NRP guidelines.
- Using critical thinking skills, determined patient's clinical status as well as care needs and consulted with physician as needed for acutely ill infants.
- Provided developmental and care and family-centered care.
- Acted as charge nurse on neonatal floor responsible for staffing/assignments for Maternal/Child Division.
- Provided neonatal transport.
- Provided education, emotional support, and answered questions from families when NSCU admission anticipated.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
RN, NSCU
Genesis Medical Center
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal, newborn, pediatric, surgical, and postpartum mothers.
- Using critical thinking skills, determined patient's clinical status/care needs and collaborated with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment wile managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, and in a timely manner.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
NPCN, RN
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Care of up to five chronic neonates per shift frequently on oxygen and multiple medications with treatments from trach care, ostomy care, and specialized feedings.
- Conducted extensive parent education including monitor training, CPR, feeding, and medication administration.
- Coordinated discharge needs with care team for monitoring, medical equipment and supplies.
Telemetry, RN
Brandon Regional Hospital
03.2004 - 08.2005
- Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
- Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients.
- Conducted patient care with prioritization, organization, delegation, and efficiency.
Cardiac Step Down, RN
Trinity Medical Center - Rock Island
05.2002 - 03.2004
- Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills for post cardiac cath lab, post open-heart, newly diagnosed MI and dialysis patients.
- Competently completed tasks of extreme difficulty including pulling cardiac sheaths, titrating medication drips, monitoring after cardiac cath removal and IV push medications.
- Closely monitored patients for change in cardiac rhythm, intake and output, vital signs and mental status.
- Assisted physician with conscious sedation and cardioversion.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity College of Nursing
2002
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Team Coordination
- Patient Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Family Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vaccine administration
- Feeding pump proficiency
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- High level of autonomy
- Case Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Managing deadlines
- Lab result interpretation
- Coordinating referrals
Timeline
RN, Occupational Health
UPH Trinity Onsite, John Deere Davenport Works
01.2020 - Current
RN, Assisted Living
A-1 Staffing
01.2018 - 01.2020
NSCU, RN
UPH Trinity 7th Street and Terrace Park
10.2010 - 01.2017
RN, NSCU
Genesis Medical Center
10.2008 - 10.2010
NPCN, RN
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2005 - 08.2008
Telemetry, RN
Brandon Regional Hospital
03.2004 - 08.2005
Cardiac Step Down, RN
Trinity Medical Center - Rock Island
05.2002 - 03.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity College of Nursing
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