Rachel Browne
St Charles,IL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kishwaukee Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse - Telephone Triage Nurse- Cardiology
Duly Health and Care
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Triage patients via telephone and collaborate with physicians and NP’s for the best plan of care
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Deliver bedside care to patients in a level 1 44 bed ICU for postsurgical, inpatient surgical, and trauma patients
- Coordinate the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of critically ill patients, utilizing a multi-disciplinary of care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Maintained detailed patient records to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal requirements.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 22 bed ICU for postsurgical, inpatient surgical, and trauma patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
- Managed accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, treatments, and progress to maintain clear records for effective decision making.
Patient Care Technician - ICU
Rush Copley Medical Center
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Vital signs monitoring and blood glucose checks
- Assist patients in hygiene care and activities of daily living
- Performed proper documentation following HIPPA standards
- Collaborated patient care with nursing team
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Acute care expertise
- Epic use
Certification
- AHA basic life support certification, 11/24
- ACLS certification, 11/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kishwaukee Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Telephone Triage Nurse- Cardiology
Duly Health and Care
02.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse - ICU
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse - ICU
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician - ICU
Rush Copley Medical Center
03.2019 - 08.2022
Associates of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
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