Missy BARNETTE
Morton,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Provide a holistic approach to delivering healthcare in an enriching environment. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient care to deliver the most specialized care to fit their needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE- NEURO-VESTIBULAR/ NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
OSF SFMC/ Illinois Neurological Institute
09.2015 - Current
- Function effectively in a clinic setting seeing patient and collaborate frequently with provider.
- Knowledge from training and experience that involve eye dysfunctions, imbalance conditions, hearing issues that cause dizziness and gait disturbances, and many other conditions
- Triage symptomatic patients to see provider or for a nurse visit as conditions warrant.
- 5 year research project was completed involving other big hospitals such General, John Hopkins, Mt. Sinai, and several others. Collaborated with other research coordinators as well as some on the top Neurologists in the United States.
- Gather information, complete testing using goggles and recording eye movements during primary gazes in light and the dark, as well as assessing eye movements during position changes in the dark.
- Resource to neuro residents and well and inpatient neuro APNs regarding treatment of symptomatic patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
NURSING SUPERVISOR
Carle Health-Proctor Hospital
12.2009 - Current
- Started at Proctor in December, 2009 as an ICU nurse-PRN
- In 2014 transferred into a nursing supervisor role. Responsible for the hospital and the activities and events that take place when covering on weekends.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
REGISTERED NURSE-INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2008 - 09.2015
- Provided quality care and education to patients of all ages before, during, and after procedures offering support
- Specialized in conscious sedation to patients during procedures while closely monitoring vitals and pain control
- Assisted Anesthesiologists with care of patients requiring anesthesia
- Responsible for giving detailed discharge education instructions and schedule follow up appointments
- Took call to cover emergency cases and stroke call after hours
- Learned to work well with others in a demanding and busy department.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort while positioning them appropriately for imaging studies and procedures.
- Provided quality patient education about the purpose, benefits, and risks of specific interventional radiology treatments before performing them.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the interventional radiology setting.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice through continuing education courses relevant to the field of interventional radiology nursing.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, safety measures, or overall department performance metrics within the realm of interventional radiology treatment processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing and monitoring their health status during interventional radiology procedures.
- Enhanced team communication by consistently collaborating with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Reduced complications in patients by promptly identifying and addressing any issues during interventional radiology treatments.
REGISTY, CRISIS NURSE, AND BEDPLACMENT COORDINATOR
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.1995 - 03.2008
- Registry nurses acquire a vast amount of knowledge from the various areas worked and by learning from other staff.
- Work independently and prepared for unanticipated work load increase.
- Covered ICU's, adult and pediatric floors, and at times in procedural areas.
- Registry nurses learn to adapt to frequent changes and develop a wealth of knowledge that can be shared with others.
- That role transitioned into a crisis nurse role that attended codes and rapid response calls to help with lifesaving patient care
- Very efficient with IV sticks and drawing labs on patients with difficult veins
- Certified at that time to place PICC lines at the bedside on various patients.
- That role incorporated bed placement and became a dual role working both jobs intermittently.
- Bed placement coordinator had challenges during high census when trying to make beds available for surgery patients, ED, and outlying patients that needs specialized care.
- Worked closely with administration especially during high census to figure out the best way to handle the increase in patients.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Registered Nurse-Private Duty Care
Private Insurance Group
02.1992 - 09.1995
- Taking care of young adults in same home with Muscular dystrophy.
- Learned how to take care of and manage home ventilators and tracheostomies.
- Developed knowledge of outside resources for disabled persons and how best to use those resources.
- Learned the importance of social involvement and participation in activities and outings with friends.
- Able to drive handicap van with both persons and safely arrive at various destinations.
REGISTERED NURSE
Methodist Medical Center
05.1990 - 01.1992
- 1st nursing job started on a step down cardiac floor with in days after graduating.
- Cardiac knowledge was developed and how to care for patients post op after heart surgery and angiograms.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- After 1 year on the post op cardiac floor transitioned to Medical Intensive Care and this would be the beginning of a long back ground of critical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Peoria, IL12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.1990
Skills
- Ability to work independently or as a team, collaborate with other effectively and have become a better listener
- Open to other teachings and ideas that others may have to assist with improving patient outcomes
- Certified in ACLS and PALS for many years now and very comfortable running codes or helping as a resource
- Responsible for staffing and safe nurse/patient ratios
- Good resource for other nurses as well as residents and providers when needed
- Provide quality and dedicated care to patients making them feel well cared for
- Appointment Scheduling, setting up and coordinating referrals
- Data Collection
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Will be listed on a 5 year research project when it is published. This project focused on dizzy patients who came into the ED. This project focused on streamlining care based on various findings so that treatment would be the same regardless of what hospital you went to in the United States. The goal of this project was to try and help eliminate missing small strokes.
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Affiliations
- When I am not working you will find me at many sporting events cheering on my grandsons and their teams. Go Turks !
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE- NEURO-VESTIBULAR/ NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
OSF SFMC/ Illinois Neurological Institute
09.2015 - Current
NURSING SUPERVISOR
Carle Health-Proctor Hospital
12.2009 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE-INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2008 - 09.2015
REGISTY, CRISIS NURSE, AND BEDPLACMENT COORDINATOR
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.1995 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse-Private Duty Care
Private Insurance Group
02.1992 - 09.1995
REGISTERED NURSE
Methodist Medical Center
05.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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