Kathleen DeLang
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Dimondale
State: MI
Zip: 48821
Country: USA
Phone: 517-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 10 years experience in medical surgery and cardiac nursing.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Lansing Community College, Lansing MI 1/2001 to 5/2004 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 10 years experience in medical surgery and cardiac nursing.
Licenses
RN, License number 470-***-****
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
ANA Certified in Acute Care
Skill Highlights
Health and wellness expertise
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Vascular care understanding
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Diagnostic tools experience
Successful treatment of post open hearts
Enthusiastic caregiver
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Sterilization techniques mastery
Infection control standards expert
Flow sheet charting
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Mobility assistance
Colostomy care familiarity
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Body mechanics knowledge
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Professional Experience
January 2003 to June 2011
Ingham Regional Medical Center Lansing, Mi
RN
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Managed team of medical support personnel.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 4-6 high acuity patients per shift.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
January 2002 to January 2003
Ingham Regional Medical Center Lansing, Mi
LPN
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
January 1999 to January 2002
Ingham Regional Medical Center Lansing, MI
Nursing Assistant
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Education and Training
2004 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
Associate of Science Nursing