Patricia Eklund, RN, BSN
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Delaware
05.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Staff RN, CVICU/ER Registered Nurse
Taylor Hospital
05.1987 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.1987
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Hearing Screenings
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA Education
- Physical Assessment
- Setting Up Referrals
- Patient Care Planning
- Performing EKGs
- Medical Evaluations
- or and ER Experience
- Mental Health Care
- Administering Immunizations
- Medication Administration
- Vision Screening
Golf
My Husband, David and I are empty nesters and enjoy spending time with our 4yr old Granddaughter, and playing golf in our free time.
We also have 2 German Shepherds, and 5 chickens!
When not in PA, we enjoy traveling to our beach house on Chincoteague Island.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Delaware
05.2005 - Current
Staff RN, CVICU/ER Registered Nurse
Taylor Hospital
05.1987 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
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