Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Keith Cox

McLeansboro,IL

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.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

R.N. Sub Nurse

Unit 10 Hamilton High School
08.2011 - Current
  • 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.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.

R.N.

Southwest Ambulance
05.1999 - 03.2007
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
  • Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.

R.N.

Franklin Hospital
09.1993 - 12.1999
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
  • Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - R.N. Nursing

ASU
Tempe, AZ
06.1983

Associate of Applied Science - R.N. Nursing

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
05.1975

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Management
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Licensed RN

Certification

  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]Registed Nurse

Timeline

R.N. Sub Nurse

Unit 10 Hamilton High School
08.2011 - Current

R.N.

Southwest Ambulance
05.1999 - 03.2007

R.N.

Franklin Hospital
09.1993 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Science - R.N. Nursing

ASU

Associate of Applied Science - R.N. Nursing

Phoenix College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Keith Cox