Dru Pethtel
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
IU Health Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
PCA
IU Health Methodist Hospital
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, CO06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis09.2020
High School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, IN06.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Mental Health Care
- Strong IV Skills
Accomplishments
- October 2021 Daisy Award Winner for IU Health
Timeline
RN
IU Health Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - Current
PCA
IU Health Methodist Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Avon High School