Thomas Buckman
Evansville,IN
Summary
Accomplished RN Floor Nurse with a proven track record at Deaconess Gateway Health System, enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care. Expert in medication administration and fostering teamwork, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in patient education and advocacy, ensuring high standards of healthcare compliance and patient satisfaction. Successful [Job Title] with expertise in documentation and medication administration. Works effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments. 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 + years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with cardiac medical surgical specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Health System
09.2018 - Current
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Boosted staff morale by fostering an inclusive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication amongst colleagues.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
RN Floor Nurse
South Bend Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
South Bend, IN05.2005
High School Diploma -
West Leyden High School
Northlake, IL06.1988
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship Building
- Safety Protocols
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Reading, playing games with family and friends.
I enjoy spending time with my wife playing games and interacting closely so that we can share our thoughts, feeling and regrets as a husband and wife. Also, we have many friends from church with many children and we often babysit and play lots of board and electronic games together. With this it brings stomping feet into our home again and my wife and I have not had young children around for some time. I also like to read and watch streaming channels for entertainment sake and it also provides an escape from the difficulties of life and a very demanding job.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Health System
09.2018 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
South Bend Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
High School Diploma -
West Leyden High School
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