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Penny Hoffman

Marshalltown,IA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure as a charge nurse for 22 years and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Honored to receive the first Daisy Award for the Med Surg Unit in 2019.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Mercy One Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Health Marshalltown
05.2000 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Assistant Radiologic Technologist

Marshalltown Area Community Hospital/UPH Mtown
07.1989 - 05.2000
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA
05.2000

Skills

  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Team Coordination
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • HIPAA Education
  • Direct Patient Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Family Education
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Discharging

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements receiving several “Honoring You’s” from patients comments on care during rounding or on follow up phone calls.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients throughout patient’s stay and upon discharge.

References

Tina Hornung #515-290-9071

Ttddhornung@aol.com

House Supervisor ~ Unity Point Health Marshalltown


Kelli Walsh #641-485-1219

kellijwalsh@icloud.com

RN ~ Unity Point Health Marshalltown

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Mercy One Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

Unity Point Health Marshalltown
05.2000 - 07.2023

Assistant Radiologic Technologist

Marshalltown Area Community Hospital/UPH Mtown
07.1989 - 05.2000

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College

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