Linette Chartier
Attleboro,MA
Summary
Experienced RN delivering compassionate care and skilled in medication and IV administration. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and timely interventions for improved patient outcomes. Skilled with VAD and PICC line care and dressing changes. Documentation experience with Meditech and Epic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
09.2019 - Current
- Administered direct patient care, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans and medication schedules.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care procedures.
- Inserted and maintained peripheral IV per hospital protocol, managed central and PICC lines, all per hospital protocol
- Administered a variety of intravenous therapies including antibiotics, IV fluids and blood products ensuring patient safety and comfort.
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
La Grange, KY
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for timely intervention and care adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Conducted thorough assessments, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective care planning.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
RN Floor Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital, 6 West Med-Surge RN
Louisville, KY
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
RN Floor Nurse
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
05.2003 - 06.2018
- Administered direct patient care, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans and medication schedules.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCRI
Lincoln, RI05-2000
Skills
- Venipuncture expertise
- Central line management
- Antibiotic administration
- IV therapy administration
- Vascular Access device care
- Blood product administration
- Clinical decision making
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Morton Hospital
09.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
11.2018 - 06.2019
RN Floor Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital, 6 West Med-Surge RN
08.2018 - 11.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCRI