LINDA PADGITT
Festus,Missouri
Summary
Driven and hardworking Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication monitoring, and treatment management. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Seeking a Registered Nurse position with an LTACH, Oncology, Medical, Surgical, or Mental Health facility. Over thirty years of experience delivering exceptional patient care. Knowledgeable about requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Passionate about providing the highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses, and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in both structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
935
935
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- I am working on Tower B on the 2nd floor
- Phone number: (636) 933-1000
- Address: 1400 US-67, Festus, Missouri 63028
- Duties: Patient assessments, administering medications, documentation, and carrying out physician orders
- Also, administer blood products and IV fluids, including critical drips
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
RN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Worked under the name Padgitt
- Human Resources phone number: (314)529-5569
- Address: 1807 Park 270 Drive #200 St
- Louis, Missouri 63146
- Duties: Patient assessments, administering medications, and carrying out physician orders
- Also, transfuse blood products and administer IV fluids, including critical drips
- Admit and discharge patients.
RN
Christian Northeast Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2022
- I am currently working on the 4th floor of Oncology
- Human Resources phone number: (314) 653-5000
- Address: 11133 Dunn Rd, St
- Louis, MO 63136
- Duties: Patient assessments, administering medications, documentation, and carrying out physician orders
- Also, administer blood products and IV fluids, including critical drips
- Admit and discharge patients
- Fill in as a charge nurse.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2019
- Assigned to A and B hall
- 32 beds to the entire unit
- LTACH specialty
- It worked under the names Thompson and Padgitt
- Human Resources phone number: (636) 443-2670
- Address: 300 1st Capital Drive, St
- Charles, Missouri 63301
- Duties: Patient assessments, administering medications, and carrying out physician orders
- Also, administer blood products and IV fluids, including critical drips
- Admit and discharge patients
- Fill in as a charge nurse.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Assigned to units 11100 and 11200
- Thirty beds in each unit
- Worked under the name Thompson
- Human Resources phone number: (314)362-0700
- Address: 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
- St
- Louis, Missouri, 63110
- Duties: Performed the same duties as other RNs, including patient assessments, administering medications, and carrying out physician orders
- Also, transfuse blood products and administer IV fluids, including critical drips
- I filled in as a charge nurse
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
RN
Maxim Health Care
03.2000 - 05.2005
- Duties: Performed the same duties as other RNs, patient assessments, administered medications, and carried out physician orders
- Also, transfuse blood products and administer IV fluids, including critical drips
- I was filled in as a charge nurse
- Admit and discharge patients.
RN
Vencor Hospital
11.1996 - 03.2000
- Duties: Performed the same duties as other RNs, patient assessments, administered medications, and carried out physician orders
- Also, transfuse blood products and administer IV fluids, including critical drips
- I filled in as a charge nurse
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
LPN to RN
Festus Manor Nursing Home
10.1991 - 11.1996
- Duties: Performed the same duties as other RNs, patient assessments, administered medications, and carried out physician orders.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
06.1090 - 10.1991
- Duties: Performed the same duties as other RNs, patient assessments, administered medications, and carried out physician orders.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois City, IL01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Deaconess College of Nursing For Professional Nursing
St. Louis, Missouri11-1994
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric Care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Ventilator support
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Data Collection
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Treatment Planning
- Medical evaluation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Life-sustaining machines
- Preventive health
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Taking vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Family and patient support
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Emotional Intelligence
- Sanitation
- Infection control measures
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Immunization skills
- Physical assessments
- Team Coordination
- Documenting vitals
- Shared governance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Assessments
Driverlicense
T980071489, 07/04/28, Missouri
Othernames
- Olateru
- Thompson
- Padgitt
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/04/59
References
- Joanne Quinn RN, (636) 359-3845
- Shelby Donelson RN, (618) 535-4262, (618) 232-1421
- Johnyshea Taylor LPN, (314) 930-0839, jxt5678@bjc.net
- Sophia Davis RN, (314) 939-2286, sophiad45782@gmail.com
- Erin Soucy RN, (314) 440-1886
- Shelby Doty RRT, (618) 513-9597, skdoty69@gmail.com
License
Missouri No. 136528, 05/26/95, Compact license
Timeline
RN
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
07.2022 - Current
RN
Christian Northeast Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2022
RN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2017 - 07.2022
RN
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2019
RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital
05.2005 - 07.2007
RN
Maxim Health Care
03.2000 - 05.2005
RN
Vencor Hospital
11.1996 - 03.2000
LPN to RN
Festus Manor Nursing Home
10.1991 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Deaconess College of Nursing For Professional Nursing
LPN
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
06.1090 - 10.1991
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