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Holly Graap

Moline,IL

Summary

Energetic, detail-oriented, flexible, dedicated, compassionate, analytical RN currently working in the ICU as a Charge RN/Registered Nurse for ten years. Currently responsible for caring for complex, critical patients within safe patient ratios. Accountable for supervising multiple ICU units, multiple staff members, assigning patient pods, while also reviewing appropriateness of acuity. Proficient in communicating between multiple interdisciplinary teams. Excellent in delegating tasks and utilizing follow-up of completed tasks. Providing education and experience to high-stress emergent situations and/or collaborative care between various units. Seeking advancement and/or change in nursing career.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge RN/ ICU RN

UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2019 - Current
  • Assessed physical, psychological, and social dimensions of up to 18 patients.
  • Exercised professional judgement in adapting nursing cares to changing needs.
  • Monitored, evaluated, and documented upon critical patients.
  • Promoted infection control, equipment, and environmental and patient safety.
  • Manage and assume responsibility for assigning staffing roles and organizing unit activities between two ICU units and approximately seven to fifteen staff members.
  • Responsible for evaluating staffing and accommodation codes to maintain budgetary guidelines for profitability and productivity.
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility among staffing changes and unit census changes, as well as educating and supervising multiple staff members.

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Mississippi Valley Surgery Center
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Accepted personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care.
  • Manage and assist in set up of equipment, supplies, medications, and personnel needed for surgery.
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment by following policies, procedures, and regulations of CMS and facility.
  • Assist anesthesia with induction, patient monitoring, and positioning of patient.
  • Proficient in surgical prepping and monitoring for sterility during procedures.
  • Accurate documentation practices utilized.

Charge RN/ ICU RN

UnityPoint Health Trinity
02.2014 - 07.2019
  • Utilized all skills from above Charge RN position with one ten bed ICU unit.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Coordinated treatments, services, and consultations using Epic computer systems.
  • Maintained safe and clean work environments by following policies, procedures, and facility regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA
12.2013

Skills

  • Care Quality Evaluation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Interprofessional communication
  • Organized
  • Motivated
  • Patient Advocate
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word Proficiency
  • ACLS/PALS/BLS
  • Procedural Sedation
  • Preceptor/Mentor
  • Illinois/Iowa DCFS Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter
  • Illinois/Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse
  • NIHSS Certified
  • CRRT/IABP/Impella Certified
  • ISTAT and Glucometer Use
  • AA SANE
  • Pediatric SANE in training

Timeline

Charge RN/ ICU RN

UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2019 - Current

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Mississippi Valley Surgery Center
05.2018 - 03.2020

Charge RN/ ICU RN

UnityPoint Health Trinity
02.2014 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Scott Community College
Holly Graap