Erin Day
Bowen,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Blessing Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources (Illinois Dept Of Corrections
01.2018 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support in a 15 bed infirmary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Assistant Director of Nursing
Golden Good Shepherd Home
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
North Adams Nursing Home
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Anchor Home Health Care
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for pediatric patient.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2010
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Blessing Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Golden Good Shepherd Home
02.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources (Illinois Dept Of Corrections
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Adams Nursing Home
09.2016 - 01.2018
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Anchor Home Health Care
01.2016 - 09.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
John Wood Community College
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