OBJECTIVE:
I am an experienced and dedicated nurse, with many years of med./surgical nursing, and passionate about providing care for those persons compromised by health issues. Having retired 6 years ago, only to return one year later to nursing, I am seeking opportunity to work again in similar environment.
AREAS of EXPERTISE:
*Med/Surgical Nursing *Phlebotomy/IV’s *HIPAA Guidelines
*Cardiovascular/Telemetry *Patient Assessment *Write patient education tools
*Wound Care *Central Lines *Health Coaching
*Hemodialysis/Peritoneal /dialysis *CPR *Blood Transfusion
*Home Health *GI care: g-tube/NG: feedings,
*Care Plans anchor, suction
EDUCATION:
RN Diploma – Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing, Indianapolis
(now known as Eskenazi Hospital)
Indiana University/Purdue University of Indianapolis
Northwest High School, Academic Diploma, Indianapolis
EMPLOYMENT:
US Renal, Indianapolis : July, 2018 – Mar. 2019, PRN to Dec. 2019 ( sidelined due to fall on ice)
STAFF RN, in fast paced out-patient dialysis facility:
* monitor chronic dialysis patients pre- and post treatment
* assessment of volume status to determine fluid loss on HD
* monitor of labs to ensure proper dialysis bath, meds to administer
* report problems related to treatment, acute symptoms, labs, etc to MD
* lab collection
* catheter, access care; report findings of infection
Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg, IN.: August 2017 to July 2018
STAFF RN, long-term facility, with skilled unit
* oversee care, physical, emotional, and mental needs of group of patients, comprised
largely of elderly and senior citizens with variety medical needs, as well as some surgical.
* direct patient care techs in assignments
* maintain patient privacy; charting on recognized problems; notify MD for change in
status
* carry out prescribed treatments, medications, tube feedings
* wound care, prevention
* respiratory care