Patient Care Registered Nurse

Carol Duncan

ad5reg@r.postjobfree.com 708-***-**** 708-***-**** 279 Cornell Ave, Calumet City, Ill 60409

Professional Summary

Experienced register nurse with professional skills in leadership, management and excellent communication skills. I will bring to the organization on how to develop and implement new and innovative health care improvement processes and patient satisfaction.

Nursing Manager dedicated to disease prevention and high quality healthcare. Strong decision maker who understands the importance of compassion and patience.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in Illinois

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification .

Skill Highlights

Charge Nurse

Preceptor

Chest pain management

Wound care

Culturally competent care

Palliative care

Geriatric treatment

Diabetes and nutrition

Acute care expertise

Patient counseling

House supervisor

Distance learning

Team development

Work Experience

Clinical Nurse II - John Stroger Hospital (Chicago, Ill)

June 2014

Ensured excellent care with a focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.

Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.

Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 6 nurses.

Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.

Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.

Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.

Effectively served as an advisory resource by providing patient/family experience expertise.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Nursing House Supervisor - Roseland Community Hospital Foundation (Chicago, IL)

October 2008 - May 2016

Fostered interdisciplinary relationships by negotiation and consensus building to attain goals for all disciplines.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.

Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within ER Department.

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

Register nurse - Mercy Hospital & Medical Center (Chicago, IL)

June 2000 - January 2008

Developed and implemented comprehensive patient rehabilitation programs.

Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.

Utilized Epic EHR frameworks to create centralized system for patient records access.

Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.

Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Education and Training

Associate of Science in Nursing

1999

Kennedy King College, Chicago, Ill, Cook

Associate Degree in Nursing and will continue my education.

Completed continuing education in nursing BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2014

Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Continuing education in nursing

Master of Science in Nurse executive

2019

Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL, United States

will continue my education in leadership and management

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