John Hook
Ft. Wayne,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Byron Health Center
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Administered prescribed treatments
- Identified potential safety hazards and risks in environment and with patient's behaviors
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Responded to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
RN
Maple Heights
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- performed psycho-social assessments, including the PHQ-9 and SRA
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
RN, Nurse Manager
Bowen Center
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided direct patient care by assessing and monitoring physical, psychological and emotional status of patients.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely, according to patient needs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses and treatments.
- Conducted crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support and safety planning.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans that included follow up appointments with specialists or outpatient programs.
RN
Kosciusko Family Healthcare
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Office nurse duties, with the main focus of gathering medical and social history.
- Communicating results concerning laboratory or radiological results.
RN
Kosciusko Community Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2018
- My primary position was as a floor nurse and/or charge nurse on the medical/surgical floor. My responsibilities included oral, transdermal, and subcutaneous medication administration, obtaining and documenting a comprehensive physical assessment, and communicating with hospitalists concerning changes in the patient's condition and overall plan for the patient.
- Completed procedures such as starting and maintaining IVs, NG tube insertion, urinary catheter placement, wound care, EKGs, PEG tube, and G tube care, etc.
- As charge nurse, I would oversee the care of all patients on the medical and surgical floors. Coordinate admissions with the ED, and assign those admissions to floor nurses; coordinate transfers with the ICU; coordinate times and schedules with the OR, etc.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
05-2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- IV Therapy
- Physical Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional Support
- Reporting and Documentation
- Documenting Vitals
- Long-Term Care
- Infectious Disease Control
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Timeline
RN
Byron Health Center
06.2024 - 06.2025
RN
Maple Heights
10.2023 - 05.2024
RN, Nurse Manager
Bowen Center
07.2020 - 10.2023
RN
Kosciusko Family Healthcare
07.2018 - 07.2020
RN
Kosciusko Community Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
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