Henry Hill III
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 7 1/2 years of experience caring for patients within the Medical-Surgical setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Indiana University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
05.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse
Imboden Creek Living Center
Decatur, IL
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Registered Nurse
Hickory Point Christian Village
Decatur, IL
08.2018 - 11.2018
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL05.2017
Skills
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Patient Management
- Infectious disease control
- Epic EHR Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Preparing for procedures
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Long-Term Care
- IV drug therapy management
- Taking vitals
Compassionate Care
Clinical judgment
Patient Care Assessment
Infection Control
Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Indiana University Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Imboden Creek Living Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Hickory Point Christian Village
08.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Decatur Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richland Community College