Ronald Talty
Naplate,IL
Summary
Patient focused and detail oriented Registered Nurse with four years of experience in Psychiatric Nursing and Long Term Care. Key skills gained through experience: safe patient handling, patient advocacy, geriatric care, psychiatric acute care, de-escalation, leadership, team work, interpersonal skills.
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering two-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Kind and compassionate professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
08.2022 - Current
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Psychiatric Nurse
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Carefully monitor patients varying in age from adolescents to geriatric patients
- Document observations of patient behavior and status according to the care plan
- Provide therapeutic intervention to assist patients during crisis
- Administer medications and treatment per physician orders
- Plan and provide tutoring of basic health to assist patients to meet their needs
- Deescalate situations in a calm and respectful manner as the need arises
- Consult with Psychiatrist and other mental health professionals to provide the best treatment for patients.
Registered Nurse
Ottawa Pavilion
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents in a Long Term Care facility
- Communicate with care team to assess, plan, and evaluate care plans
- Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by physician
- Monitor and assess changes in resident health
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living as needed
- Educate and involve resident family on care
- Promotes quality end of life care
- Uphold HIPPA regulations
- Promotes quality resident care.
Psychiatric Nurse
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Carefully monitor adult patients diagnosed with a mental illness
- Document observations of patient behavior and status according to the care plan
- Provide therapeutic intervention to assist patients during crisis
- Administer medications and treatment per physician orders
- Plan and provide tutoring of basic health to assist patients to meet their needs
- Deescalate situations in a calm and respectful manner as the need arises
- Consult with Psychiatrist and other mental health professionals to provide the best treatment for patients
- Plan and prepare content for Group Sessions
- Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.
Student Nurse Extern
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Shadowed nursing staff forty hours per week in order to gain knowledge in the field of psychiatric nursing
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- Nursing assessments, admission and discharge processes, care plan education, medication passes and use of various psychotropic drugs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05.2018
Skills
- Wound Care
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Documentation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Compassionate Care
- Training staff
Websites
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse, Illinois, 05/01/2024, 041.468392
- BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/01/22
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
08.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Ottawa Pavilion
01.2019 - 07.2022
Psychiatric Nurse
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2019
Student Nurse Extern
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
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