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. Strong leader, works well with diverse staff and patient populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Pana Community Hospital
Ramsey, Illinois
05.2019 - Current
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Oversee delivery of care for patients in the emergency department, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Certified School Nurse
Ramsey School District
Ramsey, Illinois
05.2019 - Current
Organized and managed care of patients in the school setting post various therapies and procedures.
Secured controlled medications and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Organize and instruct cardiopulmonary resuscitation to staff and students.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center
Effingham, Illinois
10.2005 - 06.2021
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various surgeries and procedures.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Maintain and monitor patients airway and overall condition post surgical procedures.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, Illinois
06.2001 - 12.2003
Registered Nurse, ER
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
06.2001 - 12.2003
Education
Certified School Nurse, Professional Educator - School Nursing