Danielle Ingram R.N.
Redford,US
Summary
Over 19 years experience as a Registered Nurse with focus on critical care nursing in Intensive Care Units. Organized and detailed-oriented with high standards for performance and maintenance of treatment protocols. Patient focused and compassionate caregiver. I posses strong leadership skills that allow me to prioritize and delegate tasks, make sound decisions and maintain bottom line targets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Staffing
Flint, MI
09.2023 - Current
- By Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluate return of sensation and circulation post nerve blocks.
- Prep patients for surgical procedures, start IV’s, obtain vitals, EKG’s, pre op questions.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients in post-operative recovery room.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink
Detroit, MI Henry Ford Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse Pre/op PACU
Ascension Providence Southfield
Southfield, MI
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Prolink- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Ann Arbor
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
DMC Harper/DRH
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
ESP- Staffing
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
ICU Travel Nurse
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
RN Supervisor/Infection Control Nurse/RN, Critical Care
Vibra Hospital Of Southeast Michigan
05.2012 - 10.2020
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Conduct training for new staff member.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and their families in adopting lifestyle changes that lead to recovery.
- obtained blood specimens via peripheral sticks and central lines to monitor electrolytes, liver and kidney functions, and blood chemistry.
- Monitored patients condition and reported remarkable changes to handling physician.
- Provided prompt response to codes/rapid response.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to Ventilator dependent respiratory distress.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Homecare Coordinator
Henry Ford- Center For Senior Independence
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications.
- Assessed patients by obtaining vital signs and ECG.
- Checking patients physical condition and vital signs.
- Conduct quality assurance check on medicinal supplies.
- Conduct training for new staff member.
- Conducted follow-ups on postoperative patients after hospital discharge.
- Conducted wound care, electrocardiography, and hearing tests.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and their families in adopting lifestyle changes that lead to recovery.
- Extracted blood specimens via peripheral sticks and infusion lines to check for electrolytes, liver and kidney functions, and blood chemistry.
- Generate weekly or monthly reports.
- Monitored patients condition and reported remarkable changes to handling physician.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as biopsies and endoscopies.
- Provide assistance to patients and take care of their day-to-day needs.
- Assess Patients homes for hazards.
- Assess patients living arrangements pertaining to caregiver needs and or scheduling home health aide visits according to patients needs.
RN
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Perform peritoneal dialysis.
- Pain management for sickle cell patients.
- Charge nurse duties including delegating task and assignments to RNs and CNAs.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications.
- Assessed patients by obtaining vital signs and ECG.
- Cared for critically ill patients.
- Checking patients physical condition and vital signs.
- Conduct training for new staff member.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and their families in adopting lifestyle changes that lead to recovery.
- Extracted blood specimens via peripheral sticks and infusion lines to check for electrolytes, liver and kidney functions, and blood chemistry.
- Monitored patients condition and reported remarkable changes to handling physician.
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Ypsilanti, MI
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science -
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MISkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Ethical
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- EMR charting: Epic, Cerner, & HMS
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association - 5/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association - 07/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare Staffing
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink
04.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Pre/op PACU
Ascension Providence Southfield
05.2022 - 02.2023
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Prolink- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Ann Arbor
01.2022 - 03.2022
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
DMC Harper/DRH
09.2021 - 09.2022
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
ESP- Staffing
02.2021 - 08.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 02.2021
RN Supervisor/Infection Control Nurse/RN, Critical Care
Vibra Hospital Of Southeast Michigan
05.2012 - 10.2020
Homecare Coordinator
Henry Ford- Center For Senior Independence
01.2008 - 12.2011
RN
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2005 - 01.2008
Associate Of Applied Science -
Henry Ford College