Experienced RN, Critical Care Certified with 30 years experience, licensed in Missouri with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained with experience in caring for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Great communicating with physicians and other staff, as well as patients and families.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Francis Hospital - Maryville
08.2015 - 12.2017
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Managed care for acutely ill patients through admission, transfer, or discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
Staff RN
DaVita Dialysis of St. Joseph
04.2015 - 12.2017
Pre and Post treatment assessments
Perform lab tests and communicate results.
Instruct patients on new orders, medications and dietary restrictions.
Closely monitor acute and chronic conditions.
Administer and monitor medications and reactions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Monitor vital signs and patient\'s response to dialysis treatments.
Cannulation of AV Fistula, AV Grafts and CVC Catheters. Initiation and discontinuation of treatment.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Followed infection control procedures.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Staff Nurse
Heartland Regional Medical Center/Mosaic Life Care
05.1989 - Current
Rapid Response Nurse, as well as ICU Charge Nurse
Acute patient care in Critical Care and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number of patients per shift.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of all patients cared for. Provided total patient care for all patients care for.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health conditions.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Assisted with Electroconvulsive therapy in the PACU for patients with chronic depression and other psychological disorders.
Assisted with bedside procedures, such as central line placement and chest tube placement.
Worked PRN in Bronch Lab, assisting with conscious sedation and assisting with obtaining specimens for biopsy.
Worked PRN in education as ACLS and BLS instructor.
Director Of Nursing
LaVerna Village of St. Joseph
09.2014 - 02.2015
Monitor facility practices to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and to minimize legal risks.
Oversee ordering of nursing supplies and inventory.
Communicate with other department heads and act as liaison between departments/nursing.
Oversee Quality Assurance program.
Evaluate performance of employees.
Encourage and motivate nursing staff.
Oversee scheduling and assignment of nursing employees and staff utilization.
Address resident, family, and staff complaints.
Work closely with the Medical Director to maintain care and safety of residents.
Manage clinical oversight for up to 85 long term care residents.
Counsel and discipline employees as necessary.
Recruit and hire nursing staff.
Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.
Implement necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
Provided patient and staff education.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Set, implement, and evaluate goals for nursing department.
Evaluate skills and qualifications of employees, and assess learning needs.
Maintain and update policies and procedures for resident care in compliance with standards of care and federal and state regulations.
Assure that residents\' rights are protected.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
4325 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64506
1994
Skills
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Thorough physical assessments
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Patient evaluation/intervention
Medical laboratory procedures
Patient and family advocacy
Qualified lab result evaluator
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Tracheotomy care
Patient positioning competency
Expert airway management
Expert intravenous accessing
Expert lab drawing abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other staff
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Certification
Registered Nurse in Missouri, #132110 since 1994
Critical Care Certified Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Crisis Prevention Certified (CPI)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
References
*Kim Turner, RN, CCRN - Mosaic Life Care ICU Team Leader- (816)271-6515
*Paula Goodridge, RN, BSN - Emergency Department Director - (816) 660-562-4392
Inpatient Nephrology Attending at St Anthony hospital SSM Health Oklahoma city and SSM health ShawneeInpatient Nephrology Attending at St Anthony hospital SSM Health Oklahoma city and SSM health Shawnee
Patient Care Coordinator/Patient Access Representative at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital/SLU HospitalPatient Care Coordinator/Patient Access Representative at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital/SLU Hospital