RUTH CHAPMAN
Aledo,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Seeking a challenging position that will offer professional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Aya Healthcare
Iowa City, IA
10.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Staff RN 7S/7N
Unity Point Rock Island
Rock Island, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Assess and Plan care for complex Medical Surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- EPIC documentation system.
- Perform Charge RN duties as assigned.
- Administered medications to 4-6 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions in accordance with policy.
RN, Operating Room
Unity Point Rock Island
Rock Island, IL
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Interviewed one patient prior to surgery to ensure documentation and surgical preparation of patient complete.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by performing Circulating RN duties.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Administered ordered medications to 1 patient entering surgical arena and monitored response to medications
Registered Nurse
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilize EPIC electronic clinical documentation system.
- Proficient with PIV starts and care of central lines.
- Able to recognize changing patient conditions requiring immediate attention.
- Perform Charge RN and Resource RN duties as assigned.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Serve as Treasurer on Unit Based Council
- Represent PCU on Shared Governance Committee.
- Completed Progressive Care Certification for Nurses on Oct 2020.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Multicare Tacoma General
Tacoma, WA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to 3-4 patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught each patient how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored condition of 3-4 patients, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Served as Charge RN on rotational basis.
Emergency Center Clinical Manager
Providence Saint Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist with census management and throughput in busy 42 bed Level III Trauma Center.
- Manage day to day needs of payroll and scheduling.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to address and resolve patient concerns.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Manage 120 nurses across 42-bed Level III Trauma Center. Manage hiring process for new employees and maintained department position control.
Care Coordinator
St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon InterQual and MCG specification.
- Supported or performed clinical appeals by facilitating Physician Peer to Peer conversations and completing accurate and timely concurrent reviews
- Managed patient caseload of 15 or more patients as needed to complete Utilization Review and plan for appropriate discharge needs.
- Managed and planned for complex discharges which required coordinating with community partners.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans
Staff RN Medical Telemetry
Unity Point Rock Island
Rock Island, IL
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Assess and Plan care for complex Medical Surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- EPIC documentation system.
- Perform Charge RN duties as assigned.
- Administered medications to 4-5 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions in accordance with policy.
Night Nursing Supervisor
Unity Point Trinity Medical Center
Rock Island, IL
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Maintain hospital operations during night shift.
- Planned staffing for future shifts for two campuses.
- Assisted administrator in determining need for stabilize and transfer status.
- Problem solved for any situation that was necessary.
- Provided clinical guidance and resources to staff.
- Completed state resource requirement for disaster planning each shift.
- Assisted staff with problem solving in difficult situations.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
RN, Emergency Department
Genesis Health System
Aledo, IL, Aledo
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed care of mixed population of patients from infant to geriatric in busy critical access hospital.
- Proficient in IV therapy skills for all ages.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC.
Clinical Manager
COU
Olympia, WA
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted with opening of new unit of hospital.
- Identified appropriate patient population.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to maintain throughput.
- Participated with hiring and education of staff RNs.
- Coached and counseled COU staff.
- Allocated equipment necessary to care for diverse patient population.
- Completed clinical schedule using Nightingale program.
- Worked clinically as necessary.
- Worked with revenue department to educate staff to documenting to effectively so that clinical charges were captured.
Staff RN Medical Telemetry
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
Olympia, WA
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Assess and Plan care for complex Medical Surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Utilized EPIC documentation system.
- Perform Charge RN duties as assigned.
- Rounded with patients as part of charge responsibility. Recognized staff identified by patients for their care. Worked to improved situations and address concerns brought forward by patients.
- Served as unit representative on Hospital Fall Team
- Participated in Great American Cookie Research project. The goal of this research was to identify how much RNs knew about research, educate them and engage nurses in research.
RN SURVEY SUPPORT COORDINATOR
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
Olympia, WA
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Maintained knowledge regarding current regulatory standards set by The Joint Commission.
- Handled Department of Health visits with each investigator to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Maintained survey readiness for two facilities in system and the clinics included in the organizational footprint.
- Completed 10-15 tracers per week in clinical and non clinical areas to identify organizational risk and maintain survey readiness.
- Supported Department of Ecology survey. Organized team of stake holders to address and correct findings.
- Completed survey response, presented this to Administration for final approval prior to submission to Department of Ecology.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
Olympia, WA
09.2006 - 03.2012
- Maintained ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC and CEN certifications.
- Served as Charge RN on rotational basis.
- Assessed and prioritized care in busy 40+bed EC for minor to critical patients.
- Served as Triage RN on rotational basis.
RN IV THERAPY
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
Olympia, WA
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Educated patients and families regarding IV procedures.
- Inserted IVs, accessed med ports, assessed central line insertion sites and performed dressing changes.
- Performed central line blood draws.
- Served as Charge RN on rotational basis.
- On Nightshift prioritized calls for hospital.
RN EMERGENCY CENTER CLINICAL MANAGER
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
Olympia, WA
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Completed performance evaluations for 30 direct reports.
- Coached and counseled EC staff.
- Maintained EC position control and was hiring manager.
- Assisted with investigation of Unusual Occurrence Reports.
- Member of Survey Readiness Committee.
- Recruitment and Retention Committee member which developed and piloted mentor program.
- Completed grant request to PSPH Foundation for replacement pagers for EC Triage area.
CORONARY CARE UNIT STAFF RN
CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Fayetteville, NC
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Maintained ACLS and Critical Care Unit Competencies.
- Assessed and prioritized care for critical cardiac patients.
- Managed Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps and ventilators.
- Titrated critical medication infusions and administered medications.
- Served as Charge RN on rotational basis.
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL
Bryn Mawr, PA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Maintained ACLS and Critical Care Unit Competencies.
- Assessed and prioritized care for critical cardiac patients.
- Managed Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps and ventilators.
- Titrated critical medication infusions and administered medications.
- Served as Charge RN on rotational basis.
STAFF RN
CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL
Chestnut Hill, MA
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Served as Staff RN in Medical/Surgical, Coronary Care Unit and Emergency Department.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT07.2013
Diploma - Nursing
ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL oF NURSING
Abington, PA05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Adult Health and Fitness
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY
Bloomsburg, PA05.1991
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Patient Information Collection
- EMR / EHR - EPIC
Timeline
RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Staff RN 7S/7N
Unity Point Rock Island
10.2021 - Current
RN, Operating Room
Unity Point Rock Island
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Multicare Tacoma General
06.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Center Clinical Manager
Providence Saint Peter Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2019
Care Coordinator
St. Peter Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
Staff RN Medical Telemetry
Unity Point Rock Island
04.2017 - 08.2017
Night Nursing Supervisor
Unity Point Trinity Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2017
RN, Emergency Department
Genesis Health System
10.2015 - 06.2016
Clinical Manager
COU
06.2014 - 03.2015
Staff RN Medical Telemetry
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
10.2012 - 06.2014
RN SURVEY SUPPORT COORDINATOR
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
08.2011 - 11.2012
RN IV THERAPY
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 08.2011
RN EMERGENCY CENTER CLINICAL MANAGER
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
09.2008 - 03.2011
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
PROVIDENCE ST. PETER HOSPITAL
09.2006 - 03.2012
CORONARY CARE UNIT STAFF RN
CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1998 - 01.1999
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL
01.1998 - 01.1999
STAFF RN
CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL
01.1994 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Nursing
ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL oF NURSING
Bachelor of Science - Adult Health and Fitness
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY