Debra Blankenship
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Highly-skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, specializing in post-operative care for kidney transplant patients. Proven leader in mentoring staff and enhancing patient care standards, with strong clinical judgement and effective communication skills. Skilled in medication administration and time management, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Abdominal Organ Transplant
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
08.2000 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting high standards of patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assume a leadership role when supervising a team of staff as a charge RN, while coordinating patient care within interdisciplinary teams, acting as clinical resource to support staff needs, and following hospital policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2000
Skills
- Precepting
- Phlebotomy
- SCU trained, immediate post-op care of Kidney Transplant patients
- PCU trained
- Charge RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
- CCTN (Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Abdominal Organ Transplant
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University