Deric Timmerman
Lansdowne
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse known for strong communication and organizational skills. Successfully provided immediate care in high-pressure environments while maintaining compliance and enhancing patient care strategies through collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yes Care Corp
Philadelphia, PA
11.2014 - Current
- Performing physical assessments and screening for health issues, including mental health or substance abuse, when inmates arrive.
- Conducting "sick call" rounds, monitoring vital signs, and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Distributing medication and monitoring patient compliance.
- Providing immediate care for injuries from altercations, overdoses, or suicide attempts, often acting as the first responder.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and documenting patient, inmate, or employee interactions according to legal standards.
- Working with physicians, mental health staff, and security officers to ensure safe and effective care, notes
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Services of America
Philadelphia, PA
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care plans.
- Perform specialize care/treatment including infant immunization, cardiac monitoring, tracheotomy care, ventilation care, NG tube administration/care
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency in patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Chicago, IL07-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple University Episcopal School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA01-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Effective and efficient communication organizational skills
- Dedicated and compassionate Nurse
Affiliations
- Episcopal Hospital Nurse's Alumni Association.
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Yes Care Corp
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Services of America
02.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple University Episcopal School of Nursing