Dana Polk
Salem,IL
Summary
Interest in expanding RNII role to improve outcomes and efficiency within the setting. RNII has report and casework duties, for monitoring and processing nurse section of the reports. Clinical thinking utilized in every aspect of care. Providing for positive patient results. My assistance and response to team members has been needed in every position. Training and acquiring new skills, or programs motivates me. Im interested in new responsibilities and using my years of RN experience in new or varied roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
SODC, State of IL
02.2013 - 07.2023
- RNII Perform all nursing tasks cottage, administer medications as needed
- Knowledge of medications utilized and effects/outcomes
- Serve as guidance for RN1 and LPNs within area
- Monitor, assess document patient condition
- Referral/notification of findings to MD or PA as needed for rounds and on-call coverage
- Emergencies and behavioral plan duties as assigned and needed on campus and unit
- Campus grounds RNII as needed for coverage
- Reporting duties per protocol and as assigned: including administrative reporting, injuries, allegations, incidents and emergency medical situations
- Assistance with care and transfer of patients requiring hospitalization
- Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to complete health services as ordered
- Appointment organization and followup
- Monitor of sedated individuals per protocol
- Patient safety monitoring on cottage
- Following orders for labs: collection and packaging for send-out as needed
- Documentation of progress
- Resource for RN1 and LPN classifications
- Staff RN with BLS/ACLS
- Specialized training from ENA(Emergency Nurses Assn)Critical Care and other courses
- Nursing tasks, documentation, assessment and medication administration
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to MD or PA as needed for intervention
- Monitored patients for changes in status and condition.
- Also, effects of injury or illness, some psychiatric and behavioral need, knowledge of medical equipment and devices
- Electronic equipment
- Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, including residents with varying cognitive abilities.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall resident experience.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Developed rapport with residents and families, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere within the residence by cultivating strong relationships among staff members.
- Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
- Served as an advocate for residents'' rights while navigating complex healthcare systems on their behalf.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and reporting hazards promptly.
- Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate documentation of resident information and services provided.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
Local Travel PRN
03.2005 - 10.2012
- Emergency Travel, Local
- RN2 Current, 6 years of experience in this title, RN license for 21 years in healthcare setting, various tasks
- Prior experience as Pharmacy Tech, Telemetry Medical Secretary and Hospital Switchboard Operator afterhours
- Undergrad prior{to nursing degree} in Criminal Justice transfer to Admin of Justice Experience with computer based programs, word processing and email
- Outlook, Excel
- Communication and coordination with team members is very important
- Interest in expanding RNII role to improve outcomes and efficiency within the setting
- RNII has report and casework duties, for monitoring and processing nurse section of the reports
- Clinical thinking utilized in every aspect of care
- Providing for positive patient results
- My assistance and response to team members has been needed in every position
- Training and acquiring new skills, or programs motivates me
- I'm interested in new responsibilities and using my years of RN experience in new or varied roles
RN-Staff Emergency Dept
Barnes/Wash Univ Hospital
01.2003 - 02.2005
- Hired as a Grad RN for ENA(Emergency Nurse Assn) ER training at hospital, didactic
- 2 years night shift
- ENA training both days and CBL
- Leadership training 2003
- Completed the 2 year program
- Function as a team member and autonomous according to established standards of practice
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Documentation, patient and case monitoring per protocol
- Care of behavioral and psychiatric patients, also substance abuse and transfers from other facilities
Education
RN to BSN - Nursing
McKendree University
Lebanon, ILBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Administration of Justice
Southern IL University
CarbondaleADN - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia12.2002
AAS - Criminal Justice
John A Logan
Carterville05.1990
Skills
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure Management
- Ostomy care
- Wound care
- Written communication skills
- Computer communication skills
- Oral communication skills
- Reporting knowledge
- Protocol knowledge
- Computer use
- Case management
- Report writing
- Telephone communication skills
- Multi-line device operation
- Medical Assessment
- Behavioral Assessment
- Nursing care
- Medication administration
- Knowledge of medication and side effects
- BLS
- CBL
- ACLS
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, 041334759, 01/01/03, Current
- RN Missouri, 01/01/03, 01/01/06
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
SODC, State of IL
02.2013 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Local Travel PRN
03.2005 - 10.2012
RN-Staff Emergency Dept
Barnes/Wash Univ Hospital
01.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Administration of Justice
Southern IL University
ADN - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
AAS - Criminal Justice
John A Logan
RN to BSN - Nursing
McKendree University
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