Registered Nurse 10 years experience

Kathleen Walsh RN BSN

**** *. ********* *** ******* IL, 60631. 708-***-**** ******@*****.***

Objective:

I wish to use my experience as a nurse to educate patients. I wish to find a job in which I can further grow as a nurse and continue to learn as well.

Education

Concordia University and West Suburban College of Nursing

Degree: Nursing BSN, graduating class of 2003

Registered Nurse Licensed in Illinois in good standing

Employment Experience

Healing Hands Home Care Chicago, IL Field RN, Admissions Nurse, Field Supervisor

2007- present

As a home care nurse I have enjoyed one on one time with my patients. As a home care nurse you wear many hats, counselor, clinician, educator and friend. I have been able to teach patients how to best manage their illness and get on the path to wellness. I have gained a rapport with many physicians and my supervisors as one RN who can be counted on. I have taken on added responsibility of orienting new nurses to our agency and supervising LPNs and CNAs. Skill regularly used: patient assessment, skin and wound care, nutrition and medication management, diabetic education.

Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL RN Staff Nurse 2003- 2007

In this position I gained a familiarity with many surgical procedures and post operative care. I cared for urological, gastrointestinal, Ear Nose and Throat, vascular, orthopedic, and gynecological surgical cardiac and medical patients. I especially enjoyed teaching patients prior to their discharge, which led me to my next position as a home health nurse.

West Suburban Hospital Oak Park IL Emergency Room Tech 2002-2003

Skills gained include ECG recording, ADL assistance, vital signs, phlebotomy, and wound care.

Clinical areas of interest

Diabetes, Wound care, Cardiology, Nutrition.

Other areas of interest:

History, Travel, Camping, 11 year member of Relay for Life, Volunteer Alzheimers Association

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