Rachelle McGlothlin
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in diverse treatments, techniques, and diagnostic procedures. Adaptable and quick to integrate into new teams, dedicated to providing exceptional immediate and individualized care. Demonstrated proficiency in using Epic, with a track record of efficient and effective triage. BLS/ACLS certified and willing to travel nationwide to meet healthcare facilities' requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Surgical ICU Nurse
Community Hospital North
09.2023 - Current
- Provided evidence-based pain management strategies for post-operative patients, ensuring optimal comfort and recovery.
- Served as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences while working collaboratively with healthcare providers to deliver holistic care.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict infection control measures and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on post-surgical care, wound management, and medication administration to facilitate optimal recovery.
PRN Psychiatric Nurse
Community Hospital North
04.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
Medical ICU Nurse
Community Hospital North
10.2022 - Current
- Served as a resource for other unit nurses regarding complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced life support measures during rapid response calls or Code Blue events.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' progress, vital signs, and medication administration in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients while supporting their families through the process.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Behavioral Health Pavilion at Community Hospital North
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Participated in admission, screening, data collection, and discharge processes for patients and families alongside the psychiatric nurses.
- Provided therapeutic interventions based on collaborative treatment plans, including observing the milieu, individual therapeutic interactions with patients and families, facilitation of psycho-educational groups, supportive counseling, and patient/family teaching.
- Ensured safety of patients and staff including de-escalation of volatile situations.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Accurately and promptly prepared on average, over 200 prescription labels per day, while accurately dispensing the corresponding medications.
- Assisted the pharmacist in transferring prescriptions for patients, ensured stock availability, resolved issues that occurred with patients' insurance, and complied with HIPPA laws.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Accurately trained new incoming pharmacy technicians on the Meijer system software and answered any questions.
- Correctly and promptly prepared on average, over 500 prescription labels per day, while accurately dispensing the corresponding medications.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Associate Trainer/Cashier
Panera Bread
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Accurately trained new employees to become a crew member, explained protocols clearly, answered any questions
- Performed store opening and store closing duties, maintained cleaning duties, managed the food line operations and patience in a fast-paced environment
- Spoke to customers in a friendly manner, fulfilled any customer requests, accurately and quickly took orders and prepared food in the drive-thru, while handling cash.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2019
Skills
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Patient Safety
Clinical judgment
Adaptability and Flexibility
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Airway Management
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Central Line Management
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Volunteer/Leadership Experience
Head Start- Bloomington, Indiana, 02/2019-04/2019. Teaching Assistant: Assisted the teacher with duties such as cleaning up after lunch, and any assistance needed for the children. Participated in learning activities with the children, played with the children at recess and educated the children about the emotions and feelings of themselves or others.
Harms Prevention Group- Indianapolis, Indiana, 04/2024-Current. Formulated a checklist with the ICU manager, ICU educator, Infection Prevention nurse, peers, and more to assist critical care nurses in proficient hand-off reports in an effort to reduce outcomes in patient harms. Attends monthly meetings to assess data and outcomes of the checklist.
Timeline
PRN Surgical ICU Nurse
Community Hospital North
09.2023 - Current
PRN Psychiatric Nurse
Community Hospital North
04.2023 - Current
Medical ICU Nurse
Community Hospital North
10.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Clinician
Behavioral Health Pavilion at Community Hospital North
10.2019 - 10.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2017 - 04.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Associate Trainer/Cashier
Panera Bread
06.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Indiana University Bloomington
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