Emily Minerva
Geneva,IL
Summary
Expert in home health care and direct patient management. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, communication, and education. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Covenant Care At Home
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Sherman Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12.2019
Skills
Licensed RN
Home Health Care
Direct Patient Care
Precepting
Wound Care
Patient Assessments
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and Empathy
Clinical judgment
Patient Management
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Covenant Care At Home
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Sherman Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University
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