Paula Rankin
Martinsville,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care, notably at St. Francis Mooresville Hospital. Excelled in patient assessments and IV administration, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Skilled in mentoring new nurses, enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction through expert care and knowledge sharing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Mooresville Hospital
09.2020 - 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Francis Indianapolis
04.2011 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
06.1996 - 04.2011
- 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.
Education
Ivy Tech
Bloomington, INAssociate of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.1996
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- EKG Interpretation
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Mooresville Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Francis Indianapolis
04.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
06.1996 - 04.2011
Ivy Tech
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
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