Hannah DeBard
Thorntown,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 8 years experience in Inpatient Geriatric Psych and expertise in medication administration and patient care at Witham Hospital. Enhanced patient outcomes through critical assessments and effective communication. Mentored junior staff to foster a collaborative environment. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to update and individualize most recent charting systems. Demonstrated proficiency in de-escalating challenging situations, ensuring safety and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Witham Hospital
Lebanon, IN
02.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and medication adherence, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with legal standards.
- Coordinated patient discharges, ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with receiving facilities and caregivers.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures, fostering professional development within the team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IUPUI-Indiana University School of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN12-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care and ADL assistance
- Patient assessments, monitoring and clinical judgement
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion, empathy and professionalism
- Creating and managing care plans
- Physical assessments and taking vitals
- Intake, discharge and psych evaluations
- Geriatric and mental health nursing
- Palliative care awareness
- Educating patients and families on disease processes
Certification
BLS
CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Witham Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IUPUI-Indiana University School of Nursing