Toccara Craig
Griffith ,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, M/S Oncology
LRS Healthcare/Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Nurse Associate
University Of Chicago Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Conducts, responds to, follows up on, and triages patient phone calls
- Assists physician in clinic or procedure area with patient examinations, diagnostic tests
- Manages three physicians in baskets, all while conducting busy Orthopedic Clinic/Pediatric Orthopedic
- Prior Authorizations
Procedures Registered Nurse
The Nurse Agency- University Of Chicago Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administering high-risk infusion and transfusion
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Triage average of 50-70 patients per day.
Registered Nurse Trainer/Case Management
Progressive Careers and Housing
08.2017 - 01.2019
- The comprehensive review of client records every month
- Tools for Developmental Delayed population
- Monitor at least 1 medication pass per month to assure that staff is following approved techniques
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Teach initial and annual "Delegation of Administration of Medications" program to direct care staff meeting criteria following state-approved curriculum.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advocate Health Care
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and families to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Make referrals for community resources, and behavioral health services in order to assist members in maintaining health, safety, and independence through knowledge of social work principles, practices, and their application to complex care coordination.
- Conduct visits in members' home environments, developing care/service plans, regular monitoring, and periodic follow-up visits
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL02.2016
Licensure
RN, State of Illinois, License 041416882
RN, State of Indiana, Compact License 28220254C
Certification
ACLS- American Heart Association Expires October 2025
BLS- American Heart Association Expires July 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, M/S Oncology
LRS Healthcare/Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2023
Nurse Associate
University Of Chicago Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2022
Procedures Registered Nurse
The Nurse Agency- University Of Chicago Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse Trainer/Case Management
Progressive Careers and Housing
08.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advocate Health Care
01.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
ACLS- American Heart Association Expires October 2025
BLS- American Heart Association Expires July 2024
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