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Rheagan N. Clutts
Marion,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Dynamic practice with hands-on experience in Intensive Care and talent for navigating challenges. I continue to work on strong problem-solving skills and have developed a proactive approach to new tasks. My co-workers recognize my ability for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Level 2 Trauma Center; 21 bed diverse ICU; experience in the management of ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring devices such as Swan-Ganz catheters, titration of vasoactive drips, sedatives, paralytics, CRRT, IABP, Impella device, EKOS catheter, CABG, EVD, trauma, etc
- Level 2 Trauma Center; 21 bed diverse ICU; experience in the management of ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring devices such as Swan-Ganz catheters, titration of vasoactive drips, sedatives, paralytics, CRRT, IABP, Impella device, EKOS catheter, CABG, EVD, trauma, etc
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Staff
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
07.2021 - 08.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Emotional intelligence
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
Licensures And Certifications
- Registered Nurse (Unencumbered), 041513179, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR), 07/07/21
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 06/20/24
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 06/20/24
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification (NIHSS), Apex Innovations, 08/23/21
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), Pending Certification, Expected Completion 04/01/25
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Pending Certification, Expected Completion 07/10/25
Honors And Awards
- Daisy Award Nomination, Daisy Foundation, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, 10/11/24
- Daisy Award Nomination, Daisy Foundation, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, 01/14/24
- Vice-President’s List, John A Logan College, Spring 2018
Activities
- Unit Based Shared Leadership, Meeting Attendee, Current
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Active Member #13434049, Current
- Registered Nurse Preceptor, Preceptor (new graduate and experienced nurses), Current
- Rapid Response Team, Rapid Response Nurse (respond to CAT/Code on the floor if designated RN that day), Current
- SPARK Program (optional SIH advancement and recognition program), Clinical Level III Applicant, Pending, Expected Completion 12/2025
Certification
ACLS TNCC, PALS
CCRN
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
07.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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