Claudia Ritter
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Community Health Network, adept in medical assessment and direct patient care. Excels in maintaining privacy and infectious disease control, demonstrating critical thinking and compassionate support. Achieved significant improvements in patient health outcomes through effective collaboration and advocacy. Skilled in healthcare billing and chart updating, ensuring optimal patient experiences.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, Indiana
07.2008 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Indianapolis, IN
01.1999 - 06.2008
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LPN
Nurse Finders Agency
Plainfield, IN
01.1992 - 04.1994
- Worked in correctional setting as an LPN; administering medications, medication education; symptom assessment in clinc setting; one on one care in infirmary setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12-2006
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Marian University
06-1994
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-1991
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Healthcare billing
- Infectious disease control
- Health screening
- Health care consultation
- Chart updating
- Maintaining privacy
- Evaluations
- Direct patient care
Claudia Ritter
- Active health advocate; a daily walker and yogi. I have been a back up care giver for our friends who have family member with dementia I'm currently employed as a behavioral health registered nurse for 17 years. I love outdoor activities. I've ridden my bicycle across the country two different times; Once when I was 50 years old, again at 60 years old.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
07.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
01.1999 - 06.2008
LPN
Nurse Finders Agency
01.1992 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Marian University
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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