Deanna Antle
Phillips,NE
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Memorial Hospital Aurora, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional emotional intelligence. Excelled in patient education, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care plan development and leadership. Renowned for adeptly managing critical situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Certified preceptor for UNMC and Bryan Health at Mary Lanning. Charge nurse position at Mary Lanning and Grand Island Regional.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Aurora
08.2023 - 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
02.2006 - 10.2021
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Emergency procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- PALS Certified
- Chemo Certified
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- History of TNCC and ENPC Certification (expired)
3 Daisy nominations
While employed at Mary Lanning I was nominated while working in the Emergency Dept for 3 separate Daisy nominations.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Aurora
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
02.2006 - 10.2021
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- PALS Certified
- Chemo Certified
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- History of TNCC and ENPC Certification (expired)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Community College
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