Patricia Crofoot
RN
Homewood,IL
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nures (RN)
Elite Home Care Llc
Naperville , IL
2023.03 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Home Staff LLC
Chicago , IL
2019.03 - 2023.03
- Private duty RN for patients on ventilators (both adult & pediatrics)
- Duties include caring for adult and pediatric ventilator dependent patients at home, medication administration, G-tube care & maintenance, peritoneal dialysis, lab draws,, IV therapy, ordering supplies, accompanying patient on physician visits and procedures
- Provide clinical updates for ongoing insurance certification and completion of paperwork to meet regulatory requirements.
CNA Instructor
Wilco Area Career Center
Romeoville , IL
2016.08 - 2019.07
- Certified Nurses Aid Instructor
- Working as a High School Career & Technical Education instructor for CNA course
- Instructor for high school students who are eligible to sit for the Illinois CNA exam at the completion of the course
- Provide classroom instruction and clinical supervision at an area skilled nursing facility.
Home Care Liaison
Advocate Home Health
Grove , IL
2013.08 - 2016.02
- Coordinate and complete referrals for patients to receive intermittent home care services
- Referral sources generally consist of hospitalized patients, nursing home patients & occasionally physician offices.
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Independence Plus, Inc
Oak Brook , IL
2013.02 - 2013.05
- Private duty RN in home for patients on ventilators (both adult and pediatric)
- Duties include caring for adult and pediatric ventilator dependent patients at home, medication administration, G-tube care and maintenance, lab draws, IV therapy, ordering supplies, accompanying patient on physician visits and procedures
- Provide clinical updates for ongoing insurance certification and completion of paperwork to meet regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Merit Healthcare
Lombard , IL
2003.03 - 2011.10
- Private duty RN in home for patients on ventilators (both adult and pediatric)
- Duties include caring for adult and pediatric ventilator dependent patients at home, medication administration, G-tube care and maintenance, lab draws, IV therapy, ordering supplies, accompanying patient on physician visits and procedures
- Provide clinical updates for ongoing insurance certification and completion of paperwork to meet regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Interim
Joliet , IL
2002.01 - 2004.01
- Private duty RN in home for patients on ventilators (both adult and pediatric)
- Duties include caring for adult and pediatric ventilator dependent patients at home, medication administration, G-tube care and maintenance, lab draws, IV therapy, ordering supplies, accompanying patient on physician visits and procedures
- Provide clinical updates for ongoing insurance certification and completion of paperwork to meet regulatory requirements
- Also supplemental staffing
- Duties include caring for patients in the home care setting, infusion therapy, completing certification paperwork, wound care, providing clinical updates for insurance approval, patient and family teaching.
Register Nurse- Med-Surg
St Francis Hospital (Currently Metro South)
Blue Island , IL
1996.01 - 1997.01
- Duties include caring for patients with various medical diagnoses in the acute care setting
- Proficiency with various infusion devices, management of enteral feedings, wound care, chemo administration, blood transfusions, and ventilator care.
Register Nurse- Home Health Care
Advocate Home Health Services
Grove , IL
1995.01 - 1996.01
- Supplemental staffing
- Duties include caring for patients in the home care setting, infusion therapy, completing certification paperwork, wound care, providing clinical updates for insurance approval, patient and family teaching.
Registered Nurse- Home Health Care
Olympia Fields Home Care
Olympia Fields , IL
1993.01 - 1995.01
- Duties include managing a full case load of home care patients, coordinating visits, completing required certification paperwork, providing clinical updates for insurance approval, wound care, infusion therapy, patient and family teaching.
Registered Nurse- Neuro ICU
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
Oak Lawn , IL
1989.01 - 1993.01
- Duties include caring for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries in an ICU setting
- Proficiency with neurological assessment, various infusion devices, ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, CVP and hemodynamic monitoring.
Registered Nurse- Med-Surg/Respiratory Stepdown
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
Oak Lawn , IL
1987.08 - 1989.01
- Duties include caring for adult patients with various medical diagnoses in the acute care setting
- Proficiency with various infusion devices, management of ventilators, and enteral feedings
- Rotated to long term acute ventilator unit.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in General -
Governors State University
IL01.1999
Diploma Registered Nurse in Nursing -
Evangelical School of Nursing
IL01.1987
Skills
- Infusion Experience
- ICU Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Private Duty Experience both in home & accompanying to school
- Home Health Experience
Certification
- CPR/AED, 04/01/20
- CPR
- RN Illinois License # 041-242921
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nures (RN)
Elite Home Care Llc
2023.03 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Home Staff LLC
2019.03 - 2023.03
CNA Instructor
Wilco Area Career Center
2016.08 - 2019.07
Home Care Liaison
Advocate Home Health
2013.08 - 2016.02
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Independence Plus, Inc
2013.02 - 2013.05
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Merit Healthcare
2003.03 - 2011.10
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Interim
2002.01 - 2004.01
Register Nurse- Med-Surg
St Francis Hospital (Currently Metro South)
1996.01 - 1997.01
Register Nurse- Home Health Care
Advocate Home Health Services
1995.01 - 1996.01
Registered Nurse- Home Health Care
Olympia Fields Home Care
1993.01 - 1995.01
Registered Nurse- Neuro ICU
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
1989.01 - 1993.01
Registered Nurse- Med-Surg/Respiratory Stepdown
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
1987.08 - 1989.01
Bachelor of Arts in General -
Governors State University
Diploma Registered Nurse in Nursing -
Evangelical School of Nursing
- CPR/AED, 04/01/20
- CPR
- RN
- Driver's License
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