Denise Pennnington
Registered Nurse
Lyons,Ohio
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHWC Hospital
Montpelier , Ohio
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Home Health Care
Sylvania, Ohio
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fulton County Health Center
Wauseon , Ohio
02.2004 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Fulton Manor
Wauseon, Ohio
02.1997 - 06.2001
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Nurse
Lake Park Center
Sylvania, OH
06.1992 - 06.1997
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 11.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH 01.1990 - 12.1995
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Patient consultation
Case management
Direct Patient Care
Emergency Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHWC Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Home Health Care
03.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
11.2019 - 08.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fulton County Health Center
02.2004 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Fulton Manor
02.1997 - 06.2001
Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Nurse
Lake Park Center
06.1992 - 06.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College
01.1990 - 12.1995