Robinson, Ill, Crawford
Terre Haute, In,
CHARLOTTE WILKINSON
Professional Summary
Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Licenses
Associate Degree of Nursing from Lincoln Trail College in 1987 Skill Highlights
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Medication administration expert
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Flow sheet charting
IV drug therapy management
Body mechanics knowledge
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Vascular care understanding
Critical Care Nursing
Patient and family advocate
Evalution/intervention
Knowledge of Privacy standards
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing
Lincoln Trail College
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse in Critical Care Unit
Union Hospital Health Group
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Registered Nurse in Intensive Care Unit
5821 West County Road 900 North, Brazil, IN 47834 C: 812-***-**** ********@*****.*** Terre Haute, In
04/1993 to 05/1995
Bloomington, Ill.
09/2015
Terre Haute, In
11/2016 to 04/2017
Terre Haute, In
05/2017 to 11/2017
Terre Haute, IN
Union Hospital Health Group
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catherization Lab
Browmen Healthcare
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Beauty Advisor for Elizabeth Arden
Carsons
Professional
Excellent Social Skills
Maintain customers privacy
Customer Oriented
Dependable
Team work
Independent worker
Case Manager
ViaQuest Hospice
Hospice RN Case Manager for a number of patients and their families. Allowing the patients to live the last stage of their lives in a pain free environment and be with their loved ones and giving support to the family. To monitor their medications and supply them with the proper equipment for a save environment. Working with all members of the hospice team in coordination of care. Rn/ Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
Working with Hospice patients and their families to help the patient achieve a comfortable, pain free atmosphere for their transition. Coordination of care with all team members and physicians, following the state guide lines. Worked part time on an as needed basis.
11/2017 to Current
Terre Haute, Indiana
Experience
RN/ Case Manager per diem
Intrepid USA Hospice
Currently employed, caring for patients in their home. Supporting their families. also seeing patients in the facilities, aiding them in their transition of life. Working as a team member with the Interdisciplinary Group and closely with the Medical Director. I am also the admission nurse, constructing the patients Plan Of Care for comfort, pain management, hospice teaching, symptom management, safety and support.