Rachel Ritchey
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive expertise in pediatric critical care. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care, adapt to evolving clinical needs, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Strong skills in patient assessment, advanced life support, and crisis management. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless team coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
Idaho Falls Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, improving their clinical skills and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Managed all communication with the physician for all nurses throughout the shift
- Collaborated with management to improve processes, patient safety, and quality of care on a new unit
- Reviewed adult medical surgical unit charts for appropriate criteria to be moved to pediatric unit as overflow
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
UW Health
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Completed Vizient Nurse Residency Program
- Cared for pediatric patients with a variety of critical conditions including but not limited to level 1 trauma, cardiac surgery, ECMO, and CRRT
- Collaborated with care team including PT, OT, SLP, RT, residents, fellows, and attendings to create the best possible patient outcomes
- Participated in primary nursing to provide patients and families with consistent nursing staff and be able to better advocate for their care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellin College
Green Bay10-2020
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
Idaho Falls Community Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
03.2023 - 04.2024
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
UW Health
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellin College
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