Madison Stephens
Schererville,IN
Summary
Nursing professional looking to further their knowledge and skills on a detail-oriented unit that promotes teamwork, ensures patient safety, and shares a passion for growth and advancement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Northwest Health-Porter
Valparaiso, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Administered intravenous fluids, medications and other therapies as ordered by physician.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely utilizing Cerner.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Performed stroke assessments utilizing NIH Stroke Scale.
Telemetry Patient Care Tech
Northwest Health-Porter
Valparaiso , IN
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN05-2023
Skills
- Documenting Vitals
- Family Support and Assistance
- Patient Education
- Emotional Support
- Pain Control
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Decision-Making
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- BLS-ACLS
- NIH Stroke Certified
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Northwest Health-Porter
05.2023 - Current
Telemetry Patient Care Tech
Northwest Health-Porter
07.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- BLS-ACLS
- NIH Stroke Certified
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