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Randy Emerson

Taylorville,IL

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience caring for patients within all settings including 22 years correctional experience setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Services
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2001 - Current
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Oak Manor Nursing Home
Decatur, IL
04.2000 - 11.2000
  • Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
  • Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
  • Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
  • Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
  • Participated in budget preparation activities related to nursing services.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
  • Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
  • Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint Vincent memorial hospital
Taylorville, IL
08.1996 - 09.1997
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
07.1993 - 08.1996
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Registered Nurse

Prarie Rose
Pana, IL
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
06.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
03.1991

Skills

  • Life-Sustaining Machines
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Patient Reaction Monitoring
  • Taking Vitals
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Infant CPR Certified
  • Patient Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Ventilator Care
  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
  • Immunization Skills
  • Wound Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Medical Evaluation
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Patient Assessments
  • Data Collection
  • IV Setup
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Diabetes Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Counseling
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Medication Administration
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Medical Assessment
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Emergency Response

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Services
02.2001 - Current

Assistant Director of Nursing

Oak Manor Nursing Home
04.2000 - 11.2000

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint Vincent memorial hospital
08.1996 - 09.1997

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Medical Center
07.1993 - 08.1996

Registered Nurse

Prarie Rose

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lincoln Land Community College

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