Iris Redmond
Okemos
Summary
Acute care healthcare worker with nearly 20 years of hospital experience working in critical care and emergency medicine as an advanced patient care technician and licensed practical nurse with both adult and pediatric population. Proficient in assessment, time management, emergency response, and patient care with safety and cost allocation in mind. Seeking a supportive environment to continue learning to provide excellent patient care and grow as a registered nurse.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medilodge Of Okemos
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
PCT-A
Sparrow
09.2006 - Current
- Experience in Psych, CVICU, Mother Baby, CCU, MICU, Pediatric ICU
- Initiated proactive measures to ensure patient safety by monitoring patient conditions closely.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while remaining flexible during times of high volume workloads.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with patients, family members and other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists., to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes or unusual symptoms to the RN immediately.
- Initiated emergency procedures when needed based on established protocols.
- Performed patient vital signs and monitored cardiac rhythms, as well as oxygen saturation levels.
- Assist RN and Physicians with bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures, central line placement, endotracheal tube intubation and extubation, chest tube placement, and x-rays.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Assisted with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring, and documenting cardiac arrhythmias.
- Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning, and ambulating of patients.
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties.
- Obtained or assisted in specimen collection for diagnostic or waived tests.
- Implemented nursing care plans by performing patient care activities under supervision of licensed nurses.
Sub Tech
Community Mental Health
05.2013 - 08.2018
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Assisted with feeding, toileting, medication pass
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05-2025
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
03.2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Emergency Response
- Problem Solving
- Patient Assessment
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuing education
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medilodge Of Okemos
04.2024 - Current
Sub Tech
Community Mental Health
05.2013 - 08.2018
PCT-A
Sparrow
09.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
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