Ambitious patient-oriented nurse bringing 5 years of expertise in stepdown, telemetry, and med-surg, while also delivering exceptional direct patient care to diverse patient populations. Expert in all aspects of patient care. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Well organized and forward-thinking in managing patient care. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
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Renee Poston
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Essential Home Healthcare
Home Health Nurse
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Mount Sinai And Holy Cross Hospital
Travel Nurse- Stepdown and Tele/medsurg
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Professional Nursing Inc
Agency Registered Nurse- Stepdown, AndTele/medsurg
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Travel Registered Nurse- Tele/medsurg
02.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
University Of Chicago Hospital
Registered Nurse-Stepdown Cardiac Thoracic/medsurg
01.2019 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 4 to 5 patients daily.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
University Of Chicago Hospital
Nursing Assistant
06.2013 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Chamberlain College of NursingTinley Park, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
09.2018
University Overview
Skills
- Preventative health
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Feeding assistance
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control measures
- Chest pain management
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Essential Home Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse- Stepdown and Tele/medsurg
Mount Sinai And Holy Cross Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse- Tele/medsurg
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
02.2021 - 05.2021
Agency Registered Nurse- Stepdown, AndTele/medsurg
Professional Nursing Inc
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse-Stepdown Cardiac Thoracic/medsurg
University Of Chicago Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2021
Nursing Assistant
University Of Chicago Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2018
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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