Veronica Reece
Avon,Indiana
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pre/post-anesthesia care, notably at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center/IU Health, and emergency settings. Demonstrated expertise in medication and IV administration along with exceptional collaborative skills. Spearheaded recycling and clean initiatives and served as a Shared Governance Representative, showcasing leadership and a commitment to workplace excellence. Certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Nurse
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center/IU Health
10.2011 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in the recovery of surgery.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to provide patient centered care.
- Preformed pre-assessment health histories, labs, and assessments.
- Explained, educated, and answered questions concerning post-operative and discharge instructions and care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, stroke, and myocardial infarctions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Intravenous Therapy Registered Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
03.2007 - 10.2011
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies in an outpatient clinic and throughout the hospital.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of patient conditions, and updated clinical physicians with patient changes or progress.
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Care Registered Nurse
South Emerson Surgery Center
06.2006 - 03.2007
Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit Nurse
Westview Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Online07-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Physical Science And Mathematics
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12-2004
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN06-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Discharge coordination
- New Nursing Staff Preceptor
- Served on Shared Governance Committee
- Initiated Surgical Pen and other Recycling Initiatives
- Volunteered as Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Representative
- Suggested and worked with Management to implicate assurance of clean areas during and following Covid-19
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certifications
- Served as Handwashing Ambassador
Timeline
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Nurse
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center/IU Health
10.2011 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
11.2008 - 10.2011
Intravenous Therapy Registered Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
03.2007 - 10.2011
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Care Registered Nurse
South Emerson Surgery Center
06.2006 - 03.2007
Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit Nurse
Westview Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Physical Science And Mathematics
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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