Patient Care Critical
Resume:
CC Christina Cole
Chesterton, IN ***** 219-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Well-qualified RN with full IN credentials and extensive experience in Critical care and other care settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 40+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Critical Care patients. Knowledgeable about several types specialties and the requirements needed for them. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward- thinking in managing patient needs.
SKILLS Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Disease Management
Telemetry
Critical Care
Medication Management
WORK HISTORY STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 12/2019 to CURRENT Symphony Of Chesterton Chesterton, IN
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies. Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
REGISTERED NURSE 03/2014 to 12/2016
Anchor Home Health Valparaiso, IN
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 06/2014 to 03/2016
Vibra Specialty Hospital Crown Point, IN
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals. Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies. Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE 10/2003 to 03/2014
Franciscan St. Margaret Health Hammomd, IN
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies. Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Nursing 05/1988
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
Associate Degree in Nursing Nursing 12/1973
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
CERTIFICATIONS Registered License - 28059644A
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