Rachel Gross
Bedford,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with seven years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Cerner.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Bedford Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU Health Bedford Hospital
10.2001 - 02.2016
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
IU Health Riley Hospital
05.2001 - 10.2001
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, INBachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INMaster of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2015
Skills
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Prescribe Medication
- Diagnosing Illnesses
- Patient Safety
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Radiology Diagnostics
- Experienced Preceptor
Certification
I was previously on our wound care team with a WCC certificate which continues to help me identify and treat wounds better.
I served as a member and chair of the staff nurse council which helped obtain Pathways to Excellence status.
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Bedford Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU Health Bedford Hospital
10.2001 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
IU Health Riley Hospital
05.2001 - 10.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
I was previously on our wound care team with a WCC certificate which continues to help me identify and treat wounds better.
I served as a member and chair of the staff nurse council which helped obtain Pathways to Excellence status.
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