Kelly Ridenour
Mercy West Hospital
Hamilton,OH
16
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
RN
4 Years 6 Months- 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
14 Years 1 Month- 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
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 - CurrentRead More
LPN Charge Nurse
Bradford Place
03.2008 - 04.2022Read More
Galen School of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
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