RN, Critical Access Hospital and LTC experience

April M Sheen, RN

208-***-**** • addycb@r.postjobfree.com

Registered Nurse Specializing in Med/Surg

Experienced clinical nurse dedicated to providing competent, compassionate patient-centered care within Long Term Care Centers, Critical Access Hospital’s, and med/surg settings. Current certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Experience

RN, Patient Care Services, 12/19-present • St Luke’s Elmore — Mountain Home, Idaho

As a nurse in the CAH I am able to thoroughly and effectively monitor symptoms and changes in patients' conditions and modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Patients included pediatric, adult, and geriatric. Perform outpatient infusions such as IV fluid maintenance, IVIG, various antibiotics, and blood products. Perform wound care, foley placement, Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments while following hospital safety policies and procedures. Care for the post-op patient. Assess the needs of individuals and their families; including assessment of individuals' home needs. Administer medications and assess effectiveness.

RN, Case Manager, 8/19-10/19 • Horizon Home Health and Hospice - Fruitland, Idaho

Provided support and education to clients and their family’s. Preformed thorough and accurate admissions and o going assessments. Coordinate care between with interdisciplinary team and clients primary care provider. Assess clients need for and acquisition of medical devices. Create treatment plans and care plans. Preform wound care and update as appropriate. Monitor LPN'S, CNA's, and other home health workers performance.

RN, Med/Surg, 9/17 to 9/19 • St Luke’s Nampa — Nampa, Idaho

As a nurse on the med/surg unit I am able to thoroughly and effectively monitor symptoms and changes in patients' conditions and modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Safely operate patient equipment. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments. Care for the post-op patient. Assess the needs of individuals and their families; including assessment of individuals' home needs. Prepare, administer and evaluate effectiveness of medications. Use of pharmalogical and non-pharmalogical pain relief measures. Implement and follow the care plan developed for each individual patient. Discharge planning and education to patients and their families. Accurate and thorough documentation in patient charts.

RN, Patient Care Services, 4/14 to 9/17 • St Luke’s Elmore — Mountain Home, Idaho

As a nurse in the CAH I am able to thoroughly and effectively monitor symptoms and changes in patients' conditions and modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Patients included pediatric, adult, geriatric and post-partum care. Performed outpatient infusions such as IV fluid maintenance, IVIG, various antibiotics, and blood products. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. When assigned as charge nurse, direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments while following hospital safety policies and procedures. Care for the post-op patient. Assess the needs of individuals and their families; including assessment of individuals' home needs. Administer medications and assess effectiveness.

RN, LTC and Rehabilitation, 1/13 to 2/14 • Capitol Care and Rehabilitation — Boise, Idaho

As a nurse in a LTCU and Rehabilitation center I was responsible for the supervision of my units staff and residents. Monitored and recorded patient’s symptoms and changes and reported to the MD. Performed wound care per protocol. Administered medications and monitored for effectiveness all while following facility safety policies and procedures. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Assess the needs of individuals and their families. Coordinate with healthcare team and other disciplines to assess the needs for patients and families.

Education & Credentials

Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) • ITT, Breckenridge School of Nursing — Boise, Idaho

Registered Nurse (RN), State of ID, Compact State

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