TERESA M. RADER
Registered Nurse
Jewell,Iowa
Summary
Registered Nurse for 28 years with experience in various fields. Experience including management, training, education, Med Surg, Tele, ICU, float teams, LTC, and most recently ED. Desire a challenging role as a Registered Nurse where I can continue to learn, grow and continue to develop new skills, and utilize my passion for caring for others. Desire an environment where team work, compassion, and patient focused care are priorities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Van Diest Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Direct patient care as sole nurse on overnight shift in Emergency room setting, including triage and assessment, determining severity of illness or injuries, implementing protocols and plan of care in rural critical care access hospital
- Performing Emergency procedures such as IO insertion, managing airway, CPR, assisting providers with procedures as needed
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed nursing skills such as IV insertion, urinary catheters, Nasogastric tubes, chest tube management, splinting, wound care
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Simulation Coordinator
Des Moines University
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Assisted in curriculum and teaching of Basic Medical and Surgical Skills course to over 300 medical students annually
- Provided facilitation and team debriefing for simulated medical scenarios for over 250 medical student encounters annually
- Assisted in BLS certification for all medical students.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to design customized simulation scenarios tailored to specific needs and objectives.
Registered Nurse, US Army Reserves
United States Army Reserves- 4224th USAH
11.1992 - 07.2017
- Various duties from working as a nurse on tours to leadership tasks, supervising soldiers and training activities, duties changed throughout 24 years of service.
- Coordinated and assisted in conducting training for Medics to maintain their annual competencies
- With mobilization to Walter Reed Army Medical Center 2006-2007, Cardiac Step Down Unit, and Mobilization 2009-2011 as Training Officer for Consequence Management Response Team
- Planned and conducted training in Medical response to Mass Casualty Events with multiple units.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Broadlawns Medical Center
09.2005 - 01.2016
- Responsible for direct and total patient care of 1-3 patients ranging from observation status to critically ill patients on live supportive measures
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Skills including ventilator management, IV drip management (vasopressors, insulin, anticoagulants), assisting with procedures and maintaining invasive lines such as arterial line, central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes
- Attended to needs of many behavioral health and substance use patients
Director of Nursing
USA Healthcare Urbandale
07.2004 - 04.2005
- Director of Nursing for 180 bed long term care facility with SNF, ICF and dementia unit.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Maintained, monitored, and supervised more than 30 nursing staff daily to insure high quality care was provided
- Conducted monthly training meetings to maintain and improve skills and care provided by all nursing team members
Registered Nurse, Resource Team
Mercy Medical Center
04.2001 - 06.2004
- Provided high quality care to all patients assigned in a variety of settings including, Med surge, ortho, renal, telemetry, oncology, nuerology, acute rehab, vent unit, cardiac, and hospice
- All nursing skills as may be needed for that variety of settings, IV administration, medication administration, assessment, procedures.
- Monitoring of post surgical patients
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA01.1999
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, IA01.1996
Licensed Vocation Nursing Diploma -
St. Phillips Community College
San Antonio, Texas01.1994
Combat Medic Training - Combat Medic
United States Army
San Antonio, TX12.1993
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiac monitors
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Compassionate Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Van Diest Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Simulation Coordinator
Des Moines University
12.2015 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Broadlawns Medical Center
09.2005 - 01.2016
Director of Nursing
USA Healthcare Urbandale
07.2004 - 04.2005
Registered Nurse, Resource Team
Mercy Medical Center
04.2001 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse, US Army Reserves
United States Army Reserves- 4224th USAH
11.1992 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand View University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Des Moines Area Community College
Licensed Vocation Nursing Diploma -
St. Phillips Community College
Combat Medic Training - Combat Medic
United States Army
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