Jane Rankin
Roslyn,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with neurosurgery specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II Neurosciences
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
11.2004 - 08.2018
- Preceptor for new hires while the unit was expanding to 30 bed
- Nursing ED - Pat Blissett, RN - taught for Neuro Core and Neuro Core Lite
- Taught TBI, SAH, AVMs, sat on End of Life panel
- Became a resource for them during and after their hospital stay
- Data collection, abstraction and entry for various studies while on modified
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Neuro trauma, Stroke, & neurology patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
RN, ICU
UCSF
08.2002 - 10.2004
- Worked at UCSF in the Neurosciences ICU
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN II
HMC in NICU
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Worked in various community
- ICUs per agency, including
- Stanford, San Francisco General
- Moved back to
RN, Critical Care, Research Coordinator Neurosurg
Harborview Medical Center
05.1985 - 01.1997
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- In Research -Obtained consents during difficult times (Head/spinal injuries and SAH) while in the ED.
- Worked with staff to understand studies, did inservices, rotated on call with 2 other RNs, 24 hours, met with patient and family members every 3 months for follow up. Coordinated with families and physicians situations came up, help to coordinate testing, IE: radiology studies, answered patient of family phone calls 24/ 7
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
RN II Critical care
01.1993 - 01.1996
Research RN
Dept of Neurosurgery
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Head trauma, spinal cord injuries
RN III - Assistant, Nurse Manager
Neuro ICU
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Worked at least [120] hours per month as floor - ICU-nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
RN
II Neuro ICU
01.1985 - 01.1989
RN
St. Luke's Medical Center
05.1980 - 06.1983
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
St. Luke's
01.1980 - 01.1983
- In a Neuro and multi-surgical ICU
- Moved to Seattle Sept 1983
- Worked in various hospitals in the
- Puget Sound area in ICU per agency until 1985
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Kansas City, MO05.1980
Skills
Education with orientation of new hires
Participated in Critical Care Skills day
- While working in ICU, I have encountered many various family dynamics from multiple diverse and ethnic backgrounds during traumatic situations Changes in a life and family can bring on many different types of emotional distress I try to fit my nursing style to fit the patient/ family needs This Includes emotional support, education, updates and coordinating with the health care team
- My strengths are in
- Communication, education
- Working with patients/families
- Collaborating with my colleagues
- Update Electronic Charts
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Seizure Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Direct Patient Care
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Sanitation
- Performing EKGs
- Human Anatomy
- Patient Care Planning
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Compassionate and Caring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Tracheostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chest Pain Management
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Medical Records Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Counseling
- Disease Specialization
- HIPAA Education
- Microsoft Outlook
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Patient Education
- Disease Management Programs
- Microsoft Access
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Microsoft Windows
- Epic Systems (some introduction to it)
- Follow-Up Calls
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Timeline
RN II Neurosciences
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
11.2004 - 08.2018
RN, ICU
UCSF
08.2002 - 10.2004
RN II
HMC in NICU
01.1999 - 01.2002
01.1997 - 01.1999
RN II Critical care
01.1993 - 01.1996
Research RN
Dept of Neurosurgery
01.1991 - 01.1993
RN III - Assistant, Nurse Manager
Neuro ICU
01.1989 - 01.1991
RN, Critical Care, Research Coordinator Neurosurg
Harborview Medical Center
05.1985 - 01.1997
RN
II Neuro ICU
01.1985 - 01.1989
RN
St. Luke's Medical Center
05.1980 - 06.1983
St. Luke's
01.1980 - 01.1983
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
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