RACHEL HIGHTSHUE, R.N., B.S.N.

Work History

Ascension

12.2020 - Current

Assist with the development and deployment of new virtual care delivery models and workflows.
Provide Assistance to bedside staff with patient admissions, including completing patient history, medications, immunizations, care plans.
Complete discharge education as well as discharge medication summary
Assist in Case Management duties by completing the Case Management Initial Assessment.
Assist bedside nurse with discharges by completing discharge medication summary, completing discharge education with the patient.
Assist with staff education on established virtual care delivery models.
Aides in the evaluation of the technology and how to efficiently integrate new technology into delivering healthcare.
Conduct quality audits on patient charts and follow up with bedside staff on areas of concern.
Serve as preceptor for staff.
Participate in morning rounds with the multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, bedside RN's, Charge nurse, and case managers.

01.2015 - Current

Homeschool my two sons, ages 16 and 13
Plan, manage, and implement weekly lesson plans for both ages throughout the school year
Requires the ability to be a self-starter, be organized, be able to multitask, and have excellent time management.

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, BEECH GROVE

01.1998 - 01.2016

Delivered professional, primarycare nursing to a varietyof complex patients
Responsible for the care of a patient population ranging from ventilator dependent patients, critical care-type patients, and patientsneeding stroke rehabilitation
Responsibilities included direct patient care, telemetryand hemodynamicmonitoring, and coordinating patient care with other membersof the healthcare team
Required a possession of strong leadership skillsand the abilityto work independently
The duty of relief charge nurse was also performed.

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, GROVE

01.2005 - 01.2015

Planned, managed, and provided care to patients receiving inpatient hemodialysis treatments
Frequentlyassumed roleof charge nurse of the dialysisunit
Initiated, monitored, and discontinued hemodialysis treatmentsaccording to physician ordersand protocols
Closely monitored lab values and vital signs and adjusted treatmentsaccordingly
Responsibilitiesalso included: organizing and managing hemodialysis patient treatment schedules, maintenance of hemodialysis machines, ordering suppliesand stocking the dialysisunit
Required the abilityto work independently, quickly make decisions in emergency situations, and haveeffective communication skills with physicians.

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INDIANAPOLIS

01.1998 - 01.2005

Delivered professional, primarycare nursing to pediatricpatientswith a variety of medicalconditions
Responsibilitiesincluded direct patient care, cardiac and apnea monitoring, IV therapy, obtaining laboratoryspecimens, respiratory care, and assisting with procedures such as spinal taps
As a charge nurse, I was responsible forstaffingthe unit, maintaining budget, handling conflicts, and the patient care of the entire unit
Required the ability to take charge in any circumstance, resolve conflicts, and effectively work with others.