Creta Stribling
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Organized and compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated in treating and caring for patients. Successful in working calmly under pressure with a Strong ability to collaborate well with the interdisciplinary team to maintain top-notch healthcare practices and safe patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, IN
11.2024 - Current
- Administer oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, and monitor patient reactions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment.
Contract Registered Nurse
Riverview Hospital
Noblesville, Indiana
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered blood transfusions, injections, catheterizations, and IV fluids as prescribed by physicians.
Contract Registered Nurse
IU Health Arnett
Lafayette, IN
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Eskenazi Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Participate in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Nurse Aide
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored and observed patients to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
Direct Support Staff
DAMAR Services Inc
Indianapolis, IN
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Provide care to people living with behavioral and developmental disabilities
- Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, including client physical aggression, utilize prescribed verbal intervention or physical management techniques
- Consistently implements behavior management plans to reduce client’s inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
- Ensures all activities, services and programs are conducted in a manner that is sensitive and shows respect to the clients
- Promotes and assists with the development of appropriate daily living, self-help and social skills
- Supervises/monitors clients and completes all required documentation on a daily basis
- Conducts and supervises recreational and life enrichment activities
- Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Customer Service Representative
Citizens Energy Group
Indianapolis, IN
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
- Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
- Set up and activated customer accounts.
Caregiver
Hands That Serve
Terre Haute, IN
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Provided care for elderly clients
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans
Customer Service Representative
Alorica Inc
Terre Haute, IN
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided exceptional customer service for an inbound call center supporting AT&T customers
- Received and processed incoming phone calls for customers, including obtaining, entering and verifying customer information
- Assisted customers with payment plans, service reconnects, and general questions about their bill
- Ensured calls were processed in strict adherence with established policies, procedures, quality standards, and any federal laws and regulations
- Responsible for the selling of additional services and features for AT&T services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DENVER COLLEGE NURSING
09.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
Indianapolis, IN04-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication and IV administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Family and patient support
- Patient safety
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Patient monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Contract Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East
11.2024 - Current
Contract Registered Nurse
Riverview Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
Contract Registered Nurse
IU Health Arnett
02.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Eskenazi Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2022 - 10.2023
Nurse Aide
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
06.2021 - 01.2022
Customer Service Representative
Citizens Energy Group
11.2019 - 06.2021
Direct Support Staff
DAMAR Services Inc
10.2017 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Hands That Serve
08.2013 - 10.2017
Customer Service Representative
Alorica Inc
06.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DENVER COLLEGE NURSING
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
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