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Ginger Derr

Valley Center,KS

Summary

Caring and compassionate nursing team member adept at addressing patient needs with attention to detail. My years of experience teaching yoga honed my skills in therapeutic communication, knowledge of the body, and comfort with a variety of different people. My years as a mom honed my skills at organization, time management, commitment, problem-solving, compassionate care, and creative thinking. I love people, I love solving problems, and I love helping others. I am so grateful and excited to have found a career that really utilizes my strengths in amazing ways.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Wesley Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with various members of the care team.
  • Use therapeutic communication to speak with the patients' parents and provide education.
  • Maintain accurate documentation.
  • Utilize time management skills to stay on task and on schedule with multiple patients at a time.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.

PCT/Nurse Extern

Wesley Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Worked as part of a team.
  • Organized and stocked necessary items to support nursing staff.
  • Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams for better patient outcomes.
  • Educated and welcomed parents of new patients to the unit.
  • Facilitated timely discharges by coordinating with case managers and healthcare providers, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by showing others kindness, positivity, and always looking for the best in any situation or person.

CNA

The Center At Waterfront
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supported needs of 14+ residents in skilled nursing environment.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT-500

Self
06.2009 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with many other Wichita area Yoga teachers to support the needs of the Wichita community.
  • Used my extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, breathing techniques, and therapeutic communication to support students and provide thorough education, as well as a safe environment.
  • Opened and ran my own Yoga Studio where I hosted retreats, classes, and private lessons (private clients included multiple chemotherapy patients as well as people all along the spectrum of health and ability).
  • Fostered a supportive atmosphere that encouraged personal growth, self-reflection, and stress reduction.
  • Worked closely with clients recovering from injuries, offering gentle modifications and rehabilitative practices to aid in their recovery process.
  • Developed customized lesson plans to accommodate the needs and various levels of the students in each class.
  • Collaborated with various members of the health team, including behavioral therapists, massage therapists, and others.
  • Obtained RYT-500 licensing (Registered Yoga Teacher with 500 hours + of training).
  • Participated in two intensive Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Trainings to deepen my knowledge and experience with therapeutic communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Public Relations

George Mason University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
06.2024

Skills

  • Neonatal care
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Spanish-speaking
  • Patient Support, Observation, and Charting
  • Maintaining Nutrition
  • Patient and Family Relationship Building
  • Family Education
  • Patient advocacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Time management

Accomplishments


  • Received the President's Honor Roll for a 4.0 GPA during nursing school.

Certification

LPN - 23-53798-112

6/26/23

Expires 11/30/24


CNA - 258352

11/2021

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

LPN

Wesley Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

PCT/Nurse Extern

Wesley Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023

CNA

The Center At Waterfront
01.2022 - 07.2022

Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT-500

Self
06.2009 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Public Relations

George Mason University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Butler Community College

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