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Debra Walpole

Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis,IN
47
years of professional experience

Results-driven nursing professional with a comprehensive background in pediatric neurology and med-surgical care. Adept at providing compassionate support to patients and families, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize treatment outcomes.

Work History

Riley Pediactric Neurology

6 Years
Riley Hospital for Children | 07.2019 - 07.2025

I increased my education with Riley Pediatrics and with Neurology as the specialty. I leaned about VNS Internal devices and had to trun them on and off when Patient's had a MRI. I was a Triage NR and spoke to Parents of children that had serious seizures. We had to adjust medications and order them for the Physicians. I provided compassion and understanding to the Parents and relay important message to them from the Neurologist. I also was a Triage RN for IUHP Family Medicine from 2016 to 2024.

Pre Admission Testing

2 Years 11 Months
IU Methodist Hospital | 07.2016 - 06.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Endoscopy RN

9 Years 4 Months
St. Vincent's Hospital Carmel | 03.2007 - 07.2016

I would admit patients, start they IV's work in the Procedure Room and administer sedation. I would also recover patient and we washed the scopes also

Floor Med-Surgical RN

28 Years 2 Months
Community Health Network | 01.1979 - 03.2007
  • Administered preoperative and postoperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to enhance care quality during surgeries.
  • Educated patients and families on surgical processes, fostering understanding and compliance.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities by mentoring new nurses on best practices for perioperative care and serving as a go-to resource for colleagues seeking guidance or input on challenging cases.

Education

High School Diploma

John Marshall High School | Indianapolis, IN | 05-1976

Associate of Science - Nursing

IU School Of Nursing | Indianapolis, IN | 12-1979

Skills

Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Delivered Quality Patient Care as a Med-Surgical RN for 45 years.
Admit/Recovered and Provide Sedation for GI Procedures.
Started IV's
obtained Blood Labs/Blood Cultures.
Recovered Patients and Discharged them.
Charge Nurse and Clinical Facility Instructor.

Timeline

Riley Pediactric Neurology

Riley Hospital for Children
07.2019 - 07.2025Read More

Pre Admission Testing

IU Methodist Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2019Read More

Endoscopy RN

St. Vincent's Hospital Carmel
03.2007 - 07.2016Read More

Floor Med-Surgical RN

Community Health Network
01.1979 - 03.2007Read More

IU School Of Nursing

Associate of Science from Nursing
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John Marshall High School

High School Diploma
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Debra Walpole