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Erin Rudner

Camdenton,MO

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated skills in case management, telephone triage, self-directed, time management, prioritizing and multi-tasking. With a broad knowledge of medical/surgical best practice. Clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse -Step Down Unit (36 Hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
  • Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
  • Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Liaison and patient advocate for patients including outpatient, inpatient, and community health arenas.

Assistant Manager - Med/Surg (40+hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assisted director in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
  • Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.

Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse (36 Hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Updated and maintained unit's outpatient charts in Meditech.
  • Coordinated and delivered quality general and procedure-specific outpatient care with special emphasis in surgical patients.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (36hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2020
  • Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
  • Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
  • Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
  • Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
  • Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
  • Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
  • Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
  • Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
  • Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment 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.
  • Broad medical/surgical knowledge base to perform assessments and triage patients based on acuity of ailments.
  • Able to triage patient and family phone calls after discharge or completion of treatment.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Collaborated with 4-5 -person health care teamlet to revise and develop treatment plans for 6-7 patient team simultaneously.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Columbia College
Osage Beach, MO
04.2017

Skills

  • Medical Screening
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Care Plan Development
  • Decision Making
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Case Management
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Data Collection
  • ADL Assistance
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Wound Care
  • At-Risk Patient Care
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Coordinating Referrals
  • Performing EKGs
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Immunization Skills
  • ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
  • Taking Vitals
  • Telephone triage
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Critical Care
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Medication Administration
  • Self-directed
  • Time management
  • Prioritizing

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI Certification
  • Certified ELNEC Certification, Lake Regional Health System, 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse -Step Down Unit (36 Hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager - Med/Surg (40+hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2022

Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse (36 Hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (36hrs/wk)

Lake Regional Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Columbia College

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