Emily Vandergrift
Holland,OH
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.
Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Communication
Maumee, Ohio
08.1996 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided patient care and education patient's families.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans; advocated for patients accordingly.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Collaborated to develop a discharge plan with education, training, and referrals.
- Counseled patient's families regarding medications, tests, or treatments.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient's families health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Supported and educated staff on medication administration, daily care needs, and documentation.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-hospitalization care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Nurse Aide
UTMC
Toledo, Ohio
11.1995 - 08.1996
- Monitored patient's condition and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Observed residents' behavior closely to detect any changes in mood or physical condition that require further medical attention.
- Encouraged family members to be involved in their loved one's care plan whenever possible.
- Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
- Served snacks and beverages per instructions from nursing staff.
- Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
- Greeted visitors warmly and provided directions when needed.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
- Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Direct Care Worker
Sunshine Children's Home
Maumee, Ohio
07.1993 - 11.1995
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Owens Community College
Toledo, Ohio05-1996
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Unit Administration
- Health care consultation
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Certified Medication Administration Trainer in the state of Ohio
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Communication
08.1996 - Current
Nurse Aide
UTMC
11.1995 - 08.1996
Direct Care Worker
Sunshine Children's Home
07.1993 - 11.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Owens Community College
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