Richard Reinhart
Registered Nurse
Berkley,MI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford Hospital, on a Progressive Care Cardiac Step-Down Unit, excelling in patient care. Proven ability to deliver culturally-sensitive care while enhancing treatment strategies through strong clinical judgment. Committed to advocating for patient rights and optimizing care delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield, Michigan
11.2018 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Nurse Aide
Henry Ford Ascension St. John
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nursing Student Intern
Providence Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures. Completing 144 clinical hours.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Troy, MI08-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI05-2012
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Performing ekgs
- Medication administration
- Fluid intake monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Precepting
Certification
- Registered Nurse - license expiration 2027
- BLS - expiration 2027
- ACLS - expiration 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Nursing Student Intern
Providence Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
Nurse Aide
Henry Ford Ascension St. John
11.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Oakland Community College