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Patricia Wallace
RN-BSN
Joliet,USA
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Summary
Dedicated professional nurse with strong expertise in diverse patient populations and care environments. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes.
Eager to re-enter a management role and leverage clinical expertise and strong leadership skills to optimize team performance, enhance staff retention, and elevate patient care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Multiple Agencies
New Lenox, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plan.
- Provides skilled nursing care, including GJ tube care, medication management, PICC line maintenance, diabetic monitoring, respiratory therapy and parent education.
- Administers comprehensive care plans for pediatric patient with complex medical needs.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services.
- Documents patient progress, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Clementine Programs
Naperville, IL
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Coordination of pre-admission medical clearance
- Medication administration
- Nursing treatment planning, aftercare planning, administrative support, co-treating with a multidisciplinary treatment team
- Taking and documenting vitals
- Assist manager with scheduling night shift employees
- Daily chart audits, admission audits and discharge audits
- Safety audits
- Medication audits and destruction of unused medications
- Coordination of care with parents
- Supervise ancillary staff
Overnight Nursing Supervisor
Timberline Knolls
Lemont, IL
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Assessed resident care requirements by rounding five residential lodges- Identified potential problems and provided solutions in the moment to ensure continuous therapeutic care
- Crisis assessment and intervention for entire campus from 11p-7:30a at least five nights a week
- Worked as charge nurse as needed, supported lodge staff in whatever capacity needed
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (JTC)
Wexford Health Services
Joliet, IL
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions, administered medication as ordered, responded to codes
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
Charge Nurse, FT and PRN
Timberline Knolls
Lemont, IL
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Administered medication and provided care to up to 36 residents on lodge with behavioral health issues, eating disorders and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Maintained the accuracy and completeness of the charts and MARS.
- Obtained and carried out physician orders as needed.
- Supervised ancillary staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Coordinated care transition from Silver Cross Hospital to Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital for patients
- Maintained the accuracy and completeness of the charts
- Obtained and carried out physician orders as needed
- Supervised ancillary staff
- Administered psychiatric medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Administer medication and provided care to up to 20 patients on Behavioral Health unit
- Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the charts
- Obtain and carry out physician orders as needed
- Supervise ancillary staff
Forensic Scientist
Illinois State Police
Illinois
03.2000 - 06.2017
- Received evidence submitted to the laboratory
- Performed an examination of that evidence and formed an expert opinion
- Issued a report and testified in court as needed
Registered Nurse/PRN
Wexford Health Services
Lincoln, IL
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions, provided acute and long term nursing care
- Recorded patients' medical information, vital signs
- Administered prescribed medication to patients
Education
BSN-RN - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2019
BA - Biology
Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL05-1997
Skills
- Inpatient, residential and home safety evaluation
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate communication
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Quality review
- Nurse mentoring
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- Licensure: RN - unencumbered IL and GA licenses
- Certifications: BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Private Duty Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Multiple Agencies
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Clementine Programs
05.2020 - 04.2023
Overnight Nursing Supervisor
Timberline Knolls
10.2019 - 05.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (JTC)
Wexford Health Services
05.2019 - 10.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
Charge Nurse, FT and PRN
Timberline Knolls
06.2016 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse/PRN
Wexford Health Services
01.2015 - 10.2015
Forensic Scientist
Illinois State Police
03.2000 - 06.2017
BA - Biology
Blackburn College
BSN-RN - Nursing
Western Governor’s University