Experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in critical care, Acuity triage, ACLS protocols, and telemetry monitoring. Known for calm decision-making, patient advocacy, and mentoring new nurses.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Blessing Health System
Quincy, IL
06.2022 - Current
Administered emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress toward goals, and document changes in status or plan of care.
Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures, enhancing their ability to meet patient outcome goals.
Educated new nurses on proper patient care techniques and unit protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices. on unit routines and patient care procedures.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies, facilitating access to additional support services.
Registered Nurse
Pike Co Memorial Hospital
Louisiana, Missouri
04.2020 - 06.2022
Assessed and prioritized emergency patients based on acuity guidelines to ensure timely treatment. in the hospital emergency department using acuity guidelines.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure to ensure effective care delivery.
Supported trauma and cardiac response procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
Hannibal, Missouri
03.2018 - 04.2021
Coordinated care plans with physicians, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff.
Supervised bedside nurses and supported clinical decision making.
Coordinated nursing assignments and patient flow during shift changes.
Monitored cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients in acute care hospital setting.
Registered Nurse
Western IL Correctional Facility
Mt. Sterling, IL
10.2014 - 03.2018
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
Assessed inmate health complaints and documented findings in medical records.
Coordinated nursing assignments and patient flow during shift changes.
Trained new nurses on unit routines and patient care procedures.
Medical Transcriptionist
Quincy Medical
Barry, Illinois
03.1999 - 10.2016
Transcribed physician dictation into accurate patient charts at Quincy Medical.
Corrected clinical notes for grammar, spelling, and medical terminology to maintain high-quality patient records.
Verified reports against audio to confirm transcription accuracy and uphold compliance standards.
Compared transcriptions with audio recordings to ensure accuracy for Quincy Medical providers.