Danielle Rager
Dillonvale,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Capital Health, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance care planning and infection control, while effectively training staff. Committed to delivering high-quality health education and crisis intervention, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Capital Health
Cadiz, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify healthcare needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Steubenville, OH
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify healthcare needs.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
East Ohio Regional Hospital
Martins Ferry, OH
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify healthcare needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
STNA
East Ohio Regional Hospital
Martins Ferry, OH
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
STNA
Capital Health
Cadiz , OH
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients when needed.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Recorded information regarding food intake and output of patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
STNA
Autumn Health Care
Adena, Ohio
11.2007 - 02.2020
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and support.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
- Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of patients who required assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH03-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Electronic medical records
- Crisis intervention
- EMR documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Health education
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Feeding pumps
- Medication and IV administration
- IV setup
- Direct nursing care
- Tracheostomy care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Capital Health
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
East Ohio Regional Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
STNA
East Ohio Regional Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2022
STNA
Capital Health
01.2020 - 03.2021
STNA
Autumn Health Care
11.2007 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Eastern Gateway Community College
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