John Steele
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSF St.Mary Medical Center
Galesburg , IL
2021.06 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Respiratory Therapist
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
Galesburg , IL
2017.04 - 2021.06
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL2020-05
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA2005-05
Skills
- Critical Care
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- IV setup
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
Certification
- RRT-ACCS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF St.Mary Medical Center
2021.06 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
OSF St. Mary Medical Center
2017.04 - 2021.06
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southeastern Community College
- RRT-ACCS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
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