Judy Borton
Indianapolis,USA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Assurance Health
09.2024 - 07.2026
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatments and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for patient assessment and intervention techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care and improve patient satisfaction scores.
- Administered medication in accordance with treatment plans, ensuring patient compliance and safety.
- Monitored patient behavior and mental health status to identify changes and adjust care approaches accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment strategies and interventions for patients.
RN at A Caring Place (Adult Day)
Catholic Charities, Indianapolis
01.2020 - 2024
- Ongoing nursing assessments, monitoring the health of participants
- Record and report changes to family/caregivers
- Administers and assists with prescribed and OTC medication
- Attend and lead in-service training
- Responsible for daily living activities, monitoring each participant's eating
Charge Nurse
LaRue Carter State Hospital
2011 - 2017
- Assign nurses to patients
- Abide by HIPPA
- Assure medication, safety, and HIPPA procedures are followed
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Administered medication and therapeutic interventions to stabilize patients in acute psychiatric crisis.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and mental status, documenting changes and responding to emergencies effectively.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Registered Nurse
Riley Child Psychiatric Clinic
2013 - 2013
- Collaborated with healthcare team to prioritize patient needs and streamline triage processes.
- Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the clinic by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prior authorizations
- communicated patient needs and requests to psychiatrists
RN
Options Treatment Center
02.2009 - 12.2010
- Ongoing nursing assessments
- Admission assessments
- Assure safety, medication, and HIPPA procedures are followed
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, accurately documenting findings for effective treatment planning.
- 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.
Unit Manager for skilled nursing unit
Hooverwood
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Managed a 37-bed unit
- Scheduled RN for the unit
- Assure medication, safety, and HIPPA procedures are followed.
- Led team to improve operational efficiencies within unit, enhancing workflow processes.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and procedural compliance.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for maximum productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
Nsg Supervisor DON
Waters of Irvington
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Assign nurses to patients
- Provide assessments for the patients
- Schedule nurses for shifts
- Attend and lead in-service
- Abide by HIPPA
RN
North Willow Care Center
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Case load of 19
- Maintained clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
- Effective communication between family, patient and other staff
- Administers and assist with medications
- Assist with ADLs and IADLs
Charge RN
Regency Place of Castleton
09.2006 - 11.2006
- Ongoing nursing assessments
- Monitoring the health of guest
- Effective communication between family, patients and other staff
- Abide by HIPPA
- Administers and assist with medications
- Assist with ADLs and IADLs
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
Education
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Ivy Tech Community College
Columbus, IN01-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Assurance Health
09.2024 - 07.2026
RN at A Caring Place (Adult Day)
Catholic Charities, Indianapolis
01.2020 - 2024
RN
Options Treatment Center
02.2009 - 12.2010
Unit Manager for skilled nursing unit
Hooverwood
01.2008 - 12.2009
Nsg Supervisor DON
Waters of Irvington
06.2007 - 12.2007
RN
North Willow Care Center
11.2006 - 06.2007
Charge RN
Regency Place of Castleton
09.2006 - 11.2006
Charge Nurse
LaRue Carter State Hospital
2011 - 2017
Registered Nurse
Riley Child Psychiatric Clinic
2013 - 2013
Registered Nurse (RN) -
Ivy Tech Community College