Debra Hall
RN
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with over 6 years as a Registered nurse and 20+ years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I possess exceptional clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with team mates, patients and their families to build trust and rapport in stressful situations. I will be an irreplaceable asset to your organization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
CommuniCare Health Services
Indianapolis, IN
2017 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
RN Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
Indianapolis, IN
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Advocated for patients by identifying their immediate need and communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Collaborated routinely with physicians on patient medications, pain management and medical need.
- Participated in on-call rotations while delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Coordinated home equipment and supplies, reducing patient wait time by 100%.
LPN Charge Nurse
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
05.1997 - 08.2017
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Counseled patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Evaluated nursing interventions and outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members and assisting where needed.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication and preforming physician orders as prescribed.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Supported other team members with assistance in routine and emergent patient care.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up 15-25 patients per day.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Kindred North Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
2020 - 2021
- Supervised dialysis treatments for adults in an acute community hospital setting. Monitored weight, vital signs, and behaviors closely before, during and after dialysis treatments and reported variances to supervising physicians immediately.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Educated patients possible side effects from missed treatment and noncompliance with diet and fluid intake to promote treatment compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Charting and Documentation
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Point-Click-Care EMR
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Building Trust and Rapport
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
11.2021 - 12.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
05.1997 - 08.2017
RN Staff Nurse
CommuniCare Health Services
2017 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Kindred North Hospital
2020 - 2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana