Rebecca J Knight
Chicago Ridge,IL
Summary
Dedicated RN specializing in medication and IV administration with a strong focus on patient care and advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal health management and improve patient satisfaction through education and evidence-based practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
08.2015 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in status.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL08-2010
High School Diploma -
Oak Forest High School
Oak Forest, IL06-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- 10yrs total ER experience
- 6 yrs GI admitting, procedures, and discharge
- BLS ACLS
- IV starts
- EMR use EPIC and Meditech
- ADLs
- Patient care and advocacy
- Working with a mutidisiplanry tem
Timeline
RN
Palos Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - RN
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Oak Forest High School