Registered Nurse
Resume:
Kay Deane, BSN, RN
REGISTERED NURSE
Toledo, IA 641-***-**** ******@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-disciplined and passionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years’ experience providing direct patient care in many types of healthcare settings including but not limited to Home Health, Hospital, Hospice and Long-Term Care. Experienced, flexible, and able to problem solve using medical policy and protocol. Able to articulate health information. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Strong computer skills, at home secure private office. High speed internet available.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse-Charge-Southridge Specialty Care (Care Initiatives); Marshalltown, Iowa Full-Time-02/2015-05/2016, Part-time-08/2017-2/2019
Responsible for overseeing and directing duties in an 82-bed nursing facility, including, but not limited to delegating nursing assignments, admissions and discharges, monitoring and ordering medications per Dr orders, transcribing Dr. orders, providing nursing care per resident care plans, coordinating patient care with physicians, pharmacy, physical therapy, Occupational therapy, dietary, activities, floating as RN when necessary, passing medications, wound care and all other duties as a Charge RN. Ability to articulate with medical doctors, nurses, and ancillary personnel.
Registered Nurse-Charge/Westbrook Acres Care Facility; Gladbrook, Iowa, 10/2012-12/2014
Performing physical assessments and diagnostic tests.
Educating patients and family about treatment and care plans.
Administering medications, wound care, and other treatments as ordered.
Observing patient behavior and recording behaviors.
Directing and supervising the care of healthcare professionals, including Licensed practical nurses, medication aides, certified nursing assistants and nurse aides.
Consulting with nursing supervisors and physicians to determine best treatment option plans for patients.
Counseling patients and their families, orientating to facility and new surroundings.
Interpreting patient information using clinical knowledge and staying within standards of medical care.
Work Experience-Continued
Registered Nurse-Outpatient; Iowa River Hospice; Marshalltown, Iowa; 04/2009-06/2011
Coordinated patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to maintain patient safety and well-being in their own homes at End-of-Life.
Provided direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure sage patient care.
Managed IV lines, ensuring that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
Identifies and resolves home place health and safety issues.
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions, and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports, makes completes assessments and notes patient’s condition.
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when appropriate.
Orient, instruct and educate assigned personnel.
Registered Nurse-Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center; Marshalltown, Iowa Full-time, 08/1996-05/2002 Part-time 05/2002-06/2007
Provided bedside care for pre- and post-surgical patients on a busy Medical/Surgical unit of hospital. Coordinated healthcare plans with medical physicians and other important healthcare providers, administering medications, and educating patient and family on surgical procedures and illness and disease.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Allen College
12/2001
Associate in Nursing
Marshalltown Community College
1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshalltown Community College
1992
Certified Surgical Technician
Marshalltown Community College
1989
Emergency Medical Technician
Marshalltown Community College
1988
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
RN Registered Nurse
Iowa- Compact License 9/2023
BLS Basic Life Support 9/2023
Master Remote Work Professional Certificate
Utah State University and Iowa State University 1/2021
Case Management and Utilization Management: Career Options for Nurses Certificate
Case Management Institute 01/2022
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Completed Master Remote Work on-line class, online work with interactive, virtual workshops with focus on time management, effort regulation and critical thinking.
High Speed Internet, including stats here (Mbps download 37.3), and (Mbps upload 34.7)
Maintain a private, secure professional in home office
Software Proficiencies: Google docs, Slides, Microsoft Office, Skype, Zoom, Slack, Drop Box, project management tools, such as Trello, asana, Basecamp, etc.
Excellent typing skills with type speed of 40-55 words per minute
Flexible, Organized and Self-Motivated, willing to learn new skills.
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