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Rita Rutan

Albia,IA

Summary

Results-driven LPN Charge Nurse known for delivering high-quality patient care and fostering teamwork. Skilled in critical thinking and monitoring patient conditions, with a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery within multidisciplinary teams.

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Grapetree Medical Staffing
2501 Boji Bend Dr., Milford IA 51351
04.2014 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to healthcare protocols.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency within the unit.
  • Monitored patient conditions, assessing vital signs and implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
  • Developed and maintained effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.

Education

Nursing - Nursing Education

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05-2000

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05-1999

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Emergency care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Disease prevention
  • Patient charting
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Wound care
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Physical assessments
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Patient support
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Wound dressing and suturing
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Patient positioning and transporting
  • Procedure explanation
  • Medical examination
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • CPR certification
  • Effective communication

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Grapetree Medical Staffing
04.2014 - Current

Nursing - Nursing Education

Indian Hills Community College

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Indian Hills Community College
Rita Rutan