Rachel Hirt
Bringhurst,IN
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience at IU Health, adept in health screening and demonstrating a high level of autonomy. Excelled in triage, emergency response, and patient advocacy, significantly enhancing treatment strategies and patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication distribution and effective communication, committed to improving healthcare outcomes. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Mulberry Health and Retirement
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12.2019
High School Diploma -
American School
Lansing, IL02.1999
Skills
- Health screening
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Medication Distribution
- Intravenous therapy
- Administering immunizations
- Procedure preparations
- Telemetry monitoring
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health
06.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
IU Health Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2024
LPN
Mulberry Health and Retirement
09.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
American School
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