Naomi Keown
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience at Goshen Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Clinical judgment and team coordination skills, successfully managing higher acuity patients and mentoring new staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who remains calm under pressure and skillfully handles difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Charge nurse skills for several years with repoir with multiple colleagues thru out the facility. Managing patient flow to facilitate smooth transitions from emergency department to their room.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Drip Mobile IV, Llc
Goshen, IN
05.2024 - Current
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Charge Nurse
Goshen Hospital
Goshen, IN
05.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Production Line Operator
Carpenter Company
Elkhart, IN
04.2011 - 09.2016
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
Manager
Meijer
Goshen, IN
02.2001 - 05.2011
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Goshen College
Goshen, IN05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Drip Mobile IV, Llc
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Goshen Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Production Line Operator
Carpenter Company
04.2011 - 09.2016
Manager
Meijer
02.2001 - 05.2011
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Goshen College