Riley Bland
Trenton,IL
Summary
I am a small town girl who love her dogs and caring for the population. After watching my grandmother pass away from cancer I wanted to be the person who made a change in someone’s worst day.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
2023.11 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
CNA
Clinton Manor Living Center
2021.06 - 2023.11
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Teachers Assistant
All Smiles Daycare
2019.02 - 2021.06
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Practice
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL10.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
2023.11 - Current
CNA
Clinton Manor Living Center
2021.06 - 2023.11
Teachers Assistant
All Smiles Daycare
2019.02 - 2021.06
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Practice
Kaskaskia College
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