Deborah Druen-Chaney
Horse Cave,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 40 years of direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Visit Nurse
Hosparus Health
01.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN Staff Nurse
T.J Samson Community Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Charge nurse duties
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
RN
Greenview Regional Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Assess, develop and implemented patient specific wound plans of care.
- Sharp debridement
- ABI
- Chronic and Acute stages of wounds
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN, Director of Nursing
Hart County Health Care Facility
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky/ ECTC
Elizabethtown, KY05.1988
LPN - Nursing
Glasgow School For Health Occupation
Glasgow, KY05.1984
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
Munfordville, KY05.1983
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Preceptor
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Auditor for JACHO
Timeline
RN Visit Nurse
Hosparus Health
01.2014 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
T.J Samson Community Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2006
RN
Greenview Regional Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1996
RN, Director of Nursing
Hart County Health Care Facility
01.1988 - 01.1992
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky/ ECTC
LPN - Nursing
Glasgow School For Health Occupation
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
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