Farrah Dean (RN,BSN)
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate nursing professional with 2 years of experience delivering exceptional care to both long term and acute patients. Positive, flexible and adaptable team member. Knowledgeable about safe clinical practice, well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Rehabilitation Institute
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Telemetry
Franciscan Health System
Dyer, IN
11.2019 - Current
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Compton, CA
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey , IL
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Registered Nurse
Park Villa Nursing And Rehab Center
Palos Heights, IL
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed up to 40 patients, will utilizing time management and appropriate delegations to team members
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Nurse Assistant
Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab
Glenwood, IL
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL05.2018
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Plan Development
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Chronic disease management
- Lab result interpretation
- Direct patient care
- Medication distribution
- Family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Rehabilitation Institute
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Telemetry
Franciscan Health System
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Park Villa Nursing And Rehab Center
06.2018 - 05.2019
Nurse Assistant
Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab
06.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
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