Healthcare professional with extensive expertise in home health care and patient support. Adept at enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and attention to detail. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, showcasing skills in patient assessment and medication management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Skilled Nursing Services INC/ Advocate HH
07.2023 - Current
Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Rush Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2023
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
08-2021
Skills
Direct patient care
Home health services
Patient assessments
Electronic medical records
Wound care
Interpersonal and written communication
Post-surgical care
Chronic disease management
Wound care management
Phlebotomy blood draws
Medication review
Catheter care
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Mental Health Support Worker at Allied Services Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterMental Health Support Worker at Allied Services Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center