Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in critical care, progressive/stepdown, and telemetry. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Significant impact made by implementing proactive health management measures in prior roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Critical Care/PCU
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2024 - Current
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Performed CPR and other emergency medical procedures when necessary.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Managed the administration of blood products and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
Managed vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks according to urgency of needs.
Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
02.2022 - 09.2023
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
LPN, Clinical Assistant
Urology of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
08.2016 - 01.2022
Manage and support busy and efficient Urology clinical and surgical practice
Use clinical judgement to answer incoming patient calls and clinical questions
Involve or notify MD if clinically relevant or needed
Call patients with lab and imaging results
Schedule inpatient and outpatient procedures for physical practice and coordinate dates of procedure with patient and physician
Oversee communications to family and patient regarding surgery process
Pre-certification
Prepare history and physical surgical consent, relevant clinical information for procedure
Coordinate post-operative follow-up appointments and any additional imaging/testing
Manage physician schedule
Assist and coordinates FMLA
Assist with professional communication with other practices and health care facilities relating to referrals, imaging, and medical records
Review and prep results for physician to review
Education
Associate of Science - LPN To RN Transition Program
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
12.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Indianapolis, IN
04.2010
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification
NIHSS Certification
Hemodynamic monitoring
Titratable IV drips
Patient assessment
Patient education
Charge Nurse
Team Collaboration
Critical Care
Telemetry monitoring
California Registered Nurse License
Indiana Compact Registered Nurse License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Critical Care/PCU
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU
Community Health Network
02.2022 - 09.2023
LPN, Clinical Assistant
Urology of Indiana
08.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - LPN To RN Transition Program
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