Registered Nurse
Resume:
KESA M. TURPIN, RN BSN
Ft. Bragg, NC 28307
Phone: 317-***-****
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Objective
Utilize training, experience and compassionate personality to provide outcome-focused care to those who are in need.
Professional Summary
Compassionate as well as efficient nurse with 6 + years’ experience providing exceptional medical, emotional and spiritual care to primarily geriatric patients. Three years of geriatric psych experience along with seven months of hospice case management experience. Able to work as a team player as well as work independently. I have served in many different roles including, Skin Care Champion, Education Champion, as well as a trained Preceptor.
Employment History
Geriatric Psych Staff Nurse Hancock Regional Hospital 800 N. Main St, Greenfield, IN
08/2016 – 02/2017
Medication administration for a maximum of ten psychiatric patients.
Participated and ensured 15 minute checks completed by staff.
Assisted charge nurse with assessments and necessary charting.
Assisted lab personnel with daily blood draws.
Ensured policies and procedures regarding patient belongings and personal hygiene followed.
Ensured treatment plans completed.
RN Charge Nurse Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis 6720 Parkdale Pl., Indianapolis, IN
03/2016 – 07/2016
Lead, engaged and coached staff throughout shift.
Monitored and conducted on the spot training for CNAs and nurses.
Completed three hour rounds and ensured 15 minute checks completed.
Completed incident reports for adverse incidents.
Notified DON, CEO, POA, and MDs of adverse events.
Ensured labs were completed as ordered and MD notified of critical results.
Ensured patients were turned and repositioned as needed.
Ensured policies and procedures regarding patient hygiene followed.
Ensured patients laundry completed per policy.
Conducted nightly MAR audits.
Conducted nightly Physician order audits.
Initiated treatment plans and evaluated appropriately.
Ensured glucometer meter controls completed, ensured temperatures of all refrigerators were obtained, ensured crash cart functionality.
Assisted nurses with med pass, assessments or wound treatments as needed.
Assisted CNAs with patients as needed.
Ensured proper staffing for next shift.
RN Case Manager
10/2014 – 05/2015 Southern Care Hospice 6620 Parkdale Pl., Ste. N, Indianapolis, IN
Assessed patient home care needs, including physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Assisted patients and family members with concern and compassion.
Assumed case management responsibility and provide direct care as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Performed ongoing evaluations and assessments to revise initial plan of care as the needs of the patient changed.
Reviewed, authorized, coordinated, and supervised contracted vendors to meet the needs of patients.
Attended patient care conferences regularly.
Participated in on-call rotations regularly.
Collaborated with other hospice personnel to ensure everyone was up-to-date on the patient’s care.
Charge Nurse
09/2011 - 10/2014
IU Health Morgan Hospital
2209 John R Wooden Dr, Martinsville, IN
Performed safe practices around medication administration.
Demonstrated appropriate assessment techniques (such as patient weight or laboratory values) prior to drug administration.
Consistently utilized two unique patient identifiers to identify patients prior to drug administration.
Demonstrated the safe use of medication-related devices, i.e., smart infusion pumps, oral syringes, etc.
Utilized clinical reasoning, which includes critical thinking, a grasp of the current situation, along with nursing skills acquired through informal and experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines.
Conducted accurate clinical assessments.
Devised patient specific diagnosis and treatment plans accordingly.
Implemented treatment plans and evaluated at appropriate times.
Advocated for the patient and patient's family, serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Proactive in taking immediate action when confronted with or notified of a problem.
Facilitated learning for patients, families and other staff members.
Nurse
02/2010 - 01/2013
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN Per Diem Avail myself for per diem nursing at both hospitals and long term care facilities. Experienced with the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Experienced with electronic charting and paper charting.
Staff Nurse
02/2010 - 09/2011
Provant Health Solutions
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN Attend health fairs throughout the State of Indiana. Assess participant’s blood pressure, lipid levels, body composition and coach individuals on obtaining their health goals. Health Coach experience - developed plans of care for individuals after reviewing health information.
Charge Nurse
06/2010 - 08/2011
Rosegate Village
Indianapolis, IN
IN Deliver quality, outcome- focused care, participate in development, implementation, evaluation and revision of Plan of Care for assigned residents. Interacted with families, other staff and physicians to inform of residents ' condition, documentation of residents ' care to meet all reporting requirements. Experience in Trach care, wound care, dementia and residents with Alzheimer's.
Staff Nurse
06/2009 - 01/2010
St. Francis Hospital, Postpartum
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN Couplet care for newly delivered babies and mothers. Admitted mother and baby to the floor, initial head to toe assessments on mother and baby, made initial diagnosis of mother and baby for admission, planned care for both, implemented interventions and evaluated those interventions upon discharge from the hospital. Engaged in seminars for lactation. Dispersed medication to both mother and baby. Performed vital signs every four hours on both mother and baby, performed fundal assessments on mother. Performed fundal massages for hemorrhaging mothers.
Student Nurse
05/2008 - 05/2009
St. Francis Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN, NAS 1 Emergency Department- provided quality care to the diverse population of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric. Responsibilities included triaging patients, assessing vitals, drawing blood, EKGs, direct patient care and patient transportation.
Division Manager
11/1986 - 04/2007
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Indianapolis, IN
Heard consumer complaints against regulated Indiana utility companies. Rendered binding verbal and written decisions based upon federal and Indiana law, rules and regulations tariffs and commission orders. Resided over informal reviews between utility companies and customers. Held public field hearings and informational meetings. Delivered speeches regarding many different utility related matters. Attended out of state meetings regarding telephone issues.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Assisted in increasing patient satisfaction rating, at St. Francis, since implementing hourly rounding. At least 12 patient / visitor awards received between August 2009 and January 2010. Graduated with honors from University of Indianapolis. . Assisted the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in establishing a new Consumer Affairs Database to track complaint trends and totals.
Education and Training
Issuing Institution
Location
Qualification
Course of Study
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Nursing Education
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor's Degree
Nursing/Nursing Education
Marion County
IN
Certificate of Attendance/Completion (Disabled Individuals)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
University of Indianapolis
IN
Associate's Degree
Nursing/Nursing Education
University of Indianapolis
IN
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration/Organizational Leadership
Occupational Licenses & Certificates
Certification Title
Issuing Organization
Completion Date
Expiration Date
CPR
American Red Cross
02/2016
10/2018
SANE Certification
Marion County
11/2009
Detailed References
Dr. Beth Yegerlehner, MD-Family Practice
Southern Indiana Physicians
1949 Hospital Dr.
Martinsville, IN 46151
JoLynne Anderson, Nurse Practitioner
780 N. Audubon
Indianapolis, IN 46219
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Liz Mitchell, Community Liaison
Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis
6720 Parkdale Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Cari Branshaw, ADON
Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis
6720 Parkdale Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
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Sherri Eising, Charge Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis
6720 Parkdale Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Patrick Gaitho, Owner
Precision Deliveries
4374 Malden Ct, Ste. B
Beech Grove, IN 46107
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