Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges as a Register Nurse. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Daniel Drake Center
Registered Nurse
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Daniel Drake Center For Post-Acute Care
Patient Care Technician
06.2009 - 03.2024
Job overview
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Alternate Solutions Health Network
Home Health Aide/CNA
10.2008 - 06.2009
Job overview
Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
Lifecare Hospital of Dayton
Patient Care Technician/LTACH
02.2005 - 09.2008
Job overview
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Miami Valley Hospital South
Patient Care Technician/ Oncology
11.1997 - 12.2007
Job overview
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Education
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
06-2021
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Specimen Collection
Compassion and Empathy
HIPAA Education
Patient Care
Body mechanics knowledge
Relationship Building
Culturally-sensitive care
Infectious disease control
Documenting vitals
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Long-Term Care
Patient Monitoring
Licensed RN
Ventilator care
Taking vitals
ADL Assistance
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Documentation and Charting
Patient Assessment
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Wound Care
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Professional Bedside Manner
Maintaining privacy
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Daniel Drake Center
03.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Daniel Drake Center For Post-Acute Care
06.2009 - 03.2024
Home Health Aide/CNA
Alternate Solutions Health Network
10.2008 - 06.2009
Patient Care Technician/LTACH
Lifecare Hospital of Dayton
02.2005 - 09.2008
Patient Care Technician/ Oncology
Miami Valley Hospital South
11.1997 - 12.2007
Indiana University East
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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