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James Sindelar BSN, RN
Medina
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience at the Department of Veteran Affairs, excelling in empathetic patient support and meticulous medication administration. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through effective communication and evidence-based clinical reasoning. Skilled in wound management and rapid emergency assessment, ensuring high standards of care in diverse settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
Cleveland, OH
03.2011 - Current
- Utilized Caribou, CPRS and BCMA to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN
Myton Medical Group
Beachwood, OH
05.2009 - 02.2011
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2009
Chemistry
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH05-1997
Skills
- Empathetic patient support
- Physical assessment proficiency
- Familiarity with healthcare policy standards
- Evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- HIPAA regulations knowledge
- Comprehensive discharge process management
- IV therapy management
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Venipuncture and specimen handling
- Client case management
- Nonviolent conflict resolution
- Rapid emergency assessment
- Analytical problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Basic emergency life support
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8-12 staff members as charge RN.
- Achieved enhanced patient safety by introducing Nurse's aide in-service to ensure task proficiency during admissions, while providing care and discharges.
- Enhanced transfer of important announcements and safety concerns by developing an all-staff electronic communication hub named, "BUGLE."
Interests
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
03.2011 - Current
RN
Myton Medical Group
05.2009 - 02.2011
Nursing
Cleveland State University
Chemistry
John Carroll University