Linda Kleine
Hoagland,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with 17 years of continuous work experience providing direct individualized patient care in a pre-operative, post-operative and recovery room care to patients in a hospital setting.
My passion is to serve others with skilled, comprehensive and professional patient care, while providing patient safety, education and clear communication with a respectful attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/Post Op/PACU Nurse
Dupont Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2005 - 09.2022
- Assessment and monitoring of patient current health status and obtaining patient pre admission health history for plan of care needs while ensuring management of patient care, comfort and safety from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications, IV fluids and treatments to patients, per physician order and evaluation of patient current status, and monitor patient responses for reactions, side effects and adverse effects, while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintain proper communication with physicians, anesthesiologist and nurses to ensure patient care and safety.
- Organized and managed care of patient information and records through proper assessments and timely documentation of patient pre and post vital signs, post anesthesia airway, surgical treatment/procedures, medication administered, pain management and responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on plan of care and identifying any concerns or questions for undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Assessment and Critical Thinking
- Strong IV Access Start Skills
- Communication
- Perioperative Patient Care for Surgical Procedure
- Post-Anesthesia Patient Care
- Airway Management
- IV Fluid Administration
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records and Documentation
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Time Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- GRN-RN-Geriatric Resource Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/Post Op/PACU Nurse
Dupont Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University-Fort Wayne
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