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Hanna Pinkerton

Registered Nurse
Chillicothe,OH

Summary

Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare leadership. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse

Heartland Hospice
04.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective pain management strategies and symptom control.
  • Enhanced family support by offering guidance, resources, and emotional assistance during difficult times.
  • Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to remain current on best practices in palliative care delivery methods and regulatory guidelines.

Director of Nursing

Four Seasons Of Washington
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Planned and assigned workload to 50+ person nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Evaluated work performance of 50+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Four Seasons Of Washington
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

PCA

Adena Health Systems
12.2016 - 03.2020
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
Chillicothe, OH
03.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH
09.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2001 -

Skills

    Quality Improvement

Long-term Care

Staff Management

Nursing staff leadership

Clinical Documentation

Accomplishments

    Effectively assisted in the transition from paper charting to electronic charting in this role.


    Effectively assisted the facility to increase their quality measures and star ratings score to gain an additional star rating for reimbursement.

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse

Heartland Hospice
04.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
01.2023 - 10.2023

Director of Nursing

Four Seasons Of Washington
02.2022 - 04.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
09.2020 - 05.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Four Seasons Of Washington
04.2020 - 10.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
03.2018 - 03.2020

PCA

Adena Health Systems
12.2016 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Governors University
05.2001 -

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