Danielle Clegg
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Known for effectively handling multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Takes a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Hardworking Registered Nurse dedicated to providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Demonstrates proven leadership skills focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamlines safety protocols to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Level II
VA Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nursing Instructor
Fortis College
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Trained 100 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using Canvas and Blackboard.
- Created and implemented Medical Surgical 2 interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on Medical Surgical 2 topics
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
RNCM
Transitions Hospice LLC
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Hospice Case Manager
- Collaboration with the IDT to ensure coordinated care delivery
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Confirming coverage and managing billing for hospice services
- Education and family support
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Ambulatory Triage Nurse
IU Health University Hospital and Clinics
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Outpatient Endocrinology office
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
Float Nurse
I U Health Methodist Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2020
- Resource float pool
- Medical , Surgical, PCU, Psych, Hemodialysis, Transplant, Bone Marrow, Cardiac, and Hospice
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Staff Nurse, RN
IU HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Staff nurse on the renal metabolic unit at Methodist hospital
- Medical surgical unit specializing in hemodialysis, CPD, diabetes including insulin drips
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Master's - MSN Edu
Western Governors University
Indianapolis, IN04.2019
Bachelor's - BSN
Western Governors University
Indianapolis, IN09.2015
Associate - ASN
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN05.2007
Skills
- Triage Prioritization Expertise
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Direct nursing care
- Comprehensive Diabetes Oversight
- Training Future Professionals
- Leadership in Nursing
- Clinical Result Evaluation
- Proactive Health Management
- Health and Wellness Proficiency
- Comprehensive Treatment Planning
- Healthcare Advocacy
Certification
BLS Certification
BLS Instructor Certification
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse - CMSRN
Nursing Licenses
28173452A - Registered Nurse
28173452C- Registered Nurse- Compact
Assessments
- Clinical Judgment, Expert, 07/01/20, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention.
- Electronic Health Records: Best Practices, Expert, 07/01/20, Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use.
Timeline
RN-Level II
VA Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Nursing Instructor
Fortis College
12.2020 - 04.2022
RNCM
Transitions Hospice LLC
10.2020 - 01.2021
Ambulatory Triage Nurse
IU Health University Hospital and Clinics
01.2020 - 10.2020
Float Nurse
I U Health Methodist Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse, RN
IU HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL
05.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor's - BSN
Western Governors University
Associate - ASN
Ivy Tech Community College
Master's - MSN Edu
Western Governors University
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