Evelyn Cooper
New Richmond,OH
Summary
Exceptionally talented Medical Surgical Nurse experienced in managing care for patients with diverse illnesses and conditions. Promoting patient advocacy, effective decision-making skills and passion for delivering compassionate care and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Midwest Eye Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes during optical procedures for cataracts and glaucoma.
- Performed peer chart review monthly to ensure quality documentation and improvement.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
TriHealth- Hospice Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal care.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Clinical ladder program completed for Clinical Nurse II status. (Journal club leader within department, Guardian of Culture (Peer interview team)
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Care Manager
Humana
Saint Petersburg, Flordia
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Created customized care plans, working with member and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Team building facilitator for team of 20 in work from home environment.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Mercy Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Promotion to Clinical Coordinator responsible for smooth and efficient patient flow within department and delegation of assignments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Assigned to role of charge nurse. Managed admissions and discharges of department. Delegated assignments and provided supervision for support staff in accordance to their level of training and patients acuity.
Emergency Room Technician
Mercy Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Preceptor to new employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University, College of Nursing
Columbus, OH07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Cincinnati, OH06.2006
Skills
- Nursing assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Consumer Service Minded
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Educator within teams
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
- Delegation
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Ohio Nursing License - 8/2006 - Present #327810
- BLS Provider- American Heart Association: 5/2020-5/2022
- ACLS Provider- American Heart Association: 3/2021-3/2023
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Midwest Eye Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
TriHealth- Hospice Of Cincinnati
10.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2017
Care Manager
Humana
12.2012 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Mercy Anderson Hospital
05.2010 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Anderson Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2010
Emergency Room Technician
Mercy Anderson Hospital
11.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University, College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College