Kelly Ridenour
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Mercy West Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in EMR Systems and patient education, I significantly reduced medication errors and improved patient satisfaction. Excelled in team coordination and patient advocacy, mentoring staff to foster a supportive environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Mercy West Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bradford Place
03.2008 - 04.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen School of Nursing
Hamilton, OH12.2020
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
RN
Mercy West Hospital
05.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bradford Place
03.2008 - 04.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen School of Nursing
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