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
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Home Staff LLC
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 03.2023
- 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
08.2016 - 07.2019
- 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
08.2013 - 02.2016
- 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
02.2013 - 05.2013
- 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
03.2003 - 10.2011
- 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
01.2002 - 01.2004
- 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
01.1996 - 01.1997
- 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
01.1995 - 01.1996
- 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
01.1993 - 01.1995
- 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
01.1989 - 01.1993
- 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
08.1987 - 01.1989
- 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
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Home Staff LLC
03.2019 - 03.2023
CNA Instructor
Wilco Area Career Center
08.2016 - 07.2019
Home Care Liaison
Advocate Home Health
08.2013 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Independence Plus, Inc
02.2013 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Merit Healthcare
03.2003 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse- Private Duty
Interim
01.2002 - 01.2004
Register Nurse- Med-Surg
St Francis Hospital (Currently Metro South)
01.1996 - 01.1997
Register Nurse- Home Health Care
Advocate Home Health Services
01.1995 - 01.1996
Registered Nurse- Home Health Care
Olympia Fields Home Care
01.1993 - 01.1995
Registered Nurse- Neuro ICU
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.1993
Registered Nurse- Med-Surg/Respiratory Stepdown
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
08.1987 - 01.1989
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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