Danielle Curtis
Registered Nurse
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 18+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. New Graduate of RN Nursing Program from accredited University - December 2022
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Brookdale Burr Ridge Rehabilitation
08.2014 - Current
- Provide high quality nursing care for patients with responsibility for: Oxygen Therapy; Tracheostomy Care; Vital Signs; Wound Care; Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning; Intravenous Therapy; Application of Dressing; Insertion of Catheters
Well nurse
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2014 - 09.2020
- Provides residents with nursing services as outlined in the personal service plans: promote wellness and administer medications and treatments in accordance with physicians' orders and within state licensure regulations
- Supervise and direct resident assistants
- Monitors responses to treatment plans
- Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Resident Care Coordinator and Executive Director of any issues
- Adheres to infection control policies and procedures
- Counts controlled substances with off going nurse: secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift
- Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders
- Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Restorative Nurse
Briar Place
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of the restorative nursing program for the facility
- Completes the required supportive documentation (observations, program quarterly note, care plan, program minute log
- Etc) during the 7 day look-back period in order to score restorative programming on the MDS
- (Admission, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Status) in order to score restorative programming on the MDS
- Configures documentation in Point of Care for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures for each resident on a restorative program
- Develops a comprehensive care plans related to restorative areas including problems, goals and approaches.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Dawson Technical Institute of Chicago
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, Illinois 05.2001 -
Skills
Providing information, resources, and advice for residents to enhance their quality of life, strong observational and interpersonal communication skills: Advocate for patients' rights: strive to understand a patient's needs and concerns Hardworking and energetic, flexible: adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care Personable: interface effectively with patients, families and nursing staff Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts patients' spirits
Emergency Response
Wound Care
Patient Intake
Clinical Documentation
Health Education
Vital signs monitoring
Immunization Administration
Patient evaluations
Breathing Treatments
Transcribing orders
Medication Dispensing
Clinical judgment
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Preventive Care
Compassionate Care
Catheter Care
HIPAA Compliance
Staff Supervision
Geriatric Care
Care Planning
Certification
Illinois State Licensed Practical Nurse, 2005-Current
Timeline
Restorative Nurse
Briar Place
09.2017 - 06.2018
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Brookdale Burr Ridge Rehabilitation
08.2014 - Current
Well nurse
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2014 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
05.2001 -
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Dawson Technical Institute of Chicago