Danielle Ward
Russiaville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Float Pool
Franciscan Alliance
Lafayette, IN
10.2023 - Current
- Floated to all inpatient units, including ICU, CCU/PCU, and M/S Telemetry. Currently training in ED.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Travel Med/Surg RN
Aya Healthcare
Kokomo, IN
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for patient care including but not limited to medication administration, wound care, patient safety, and education on a med/surg unit
- Patient Admission, discharges, blood draw, IV placement and many other nurse skills
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Travel Med/Surg RN
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Responsible for patient care including but not limited to medication administration, wound care, patient safety, and education on a med/surg unit
- Patient Admission, discharges, blood draw, IV placement and many other nurse skills
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Staff Nurse
Reid Hospital
Richmond, IN
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for patient care including but not limited to medication administration, wound care, patient safety, and education on a med/surg unit with ortho/uro
- Trained in pandemic precautions/conditions, able to work under stressful conditions
- Some education and training in step down unit or progressive care
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
Staff Nurse
Miller’s Merry Manor
Tipton, Indiana
02.2019 - 07.2020
- In charge of a 23-26 patient unit, along with assuring the certified nurses’ aides are performing their jobs adequately
- Responsible for advocatory of each patient, dispensing medication; treatments, safety, infection control, confidentiality and progress reports of each patient.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
On-Call Nurse
Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice
Kokomo, IN
10.2016 - 02.2019
- In charge of assisting patients during evening/night with any medical needs and providing prompt and effective care, advocating for each patient, contacting physician in a timely manner to notify of any condition changes
- Supporting case managers in providing care and educating each patient with safety precautions, infection control, disease management and emergency precautions.
- Identified symptoms that may require further evaluation or treatment by a physician.
- Adhered to all local, state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
Staff Nurse
Miller’s Merry Manor
Tipton, Indiana
03.2015 - 09.2016
- In charge of a 23-26 patient unit, along with assuring the certified nurses’ aides are performing their jobs adequately
- Responsible for advocatory of each patient, dispensing medication; treatments, safety, infection control, confidentiality and progress reports of each patient.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Wound Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic Life Support
Licensenumber
28221524A
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
RN Float Pool
Franciscan Alliance
10.2023 - Current
Travel Med/Surg RN
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Med/Surg RN
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse
Reid Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse
Miller’s Merry Manor
02.2019 - 07.2020
On-Call Nurse
Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice
10.2016 - 02.2019
Staff Nurse
Miller’s Merry Manor
03.2015 - 09.2016