LeeAnn Reiff
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Compassionate and teachable RN offering skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Performed patient assessments including vital signs, skin assessment, and pain assessment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications related to wound healing process.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Cared for wounds.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University School of Nursing
Independence12-2021
Skills
- IV management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Central line management
- Sterile technique
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Companionship and emotional support
- Infection control
- Basic life support
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University School of Nursing