Patient Care Data Entry
Resume:
Deanna Marie Kuchta
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Phone: 708-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Emergency Room Nurse position EDUCATION: J. Sterling Morton West High School Berwyn, IL Graduation: June 2003
HealthCare Inn Services (Vocational School) Lombard, IL Graduation: May 2012 (CNA Certificate)
Morton College (Nursing Student) Cicero, IL
Graduation: May 2017
COMPUTER SKILLS / ABILITIES:
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint Typing rate of 55 WPM
• Care Connection
• Epic
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
01/22/24-present Mt. Sinai/Holy Cross
On call SANE nurse Chicago,IL.
SANE Job Responsibilities:
Ability to perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient(s) Perform and document sexual assault medical forensic interviews/exams accurately and timely
Perform a complete medical forensic evaluation to include: Head-to-toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination Forensic specimen collection and supportive documentation Photo documentation of bodily and genital-anal injuries with competent documentation Assess for mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines Ensure patient/medial record confidentiality at all times (HIPPA) Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interests with employment or patient care
Administer prophylactic medications and emergency contraception Coordinate referrals for appropriate follow-up care as needed Testify as fact witness to any/all cases performed while contracted as a SANE 06/10/2022-Present. Frontline Forensics
SANE nurse (sexual assault)
SANE Job Responsibilities:
Ability to perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient(s) Perform and document sexual assault medical forensic interviews/exams accurately and timely
Perform a complete medical forensic evaluation to include: Head-to-toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination Forensic specimen collection and supportive documentation Photo documentation of bodily and genital-anal injuries with competent documentation Assess for mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines Ensure patient/medial record confidentiality at all times (HIPPA) Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interests with employment or patient care
Administer prophylactic medications and emergency contraception Coordinate referrals for appropriate follow-up care as needed Testify as fact witness to any/all cases performed while contracted as a SANE
-1/10/2022-06-30/2022 - Prestige Travel nurse Agency. Florida Northwestern Palos Community ER Palos Heights, IL
Emergency Room Nurse
-06/01/22-9/16/23 Aya Travel Agency
Northwestern Palos Community ER
Palos heights, il
Emergency room nurse
Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
● Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
● Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
● Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
● Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
● Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
● Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
● Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
● Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
● Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
● Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
10/18/2022-12/7/22 University of Chicago/Comers Chicago, IL Float Pool RN for Adult and Pediatric Emergency Room Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
● Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
● Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
● Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
● Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
● Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
● Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
● Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
● Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
● Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
● Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
● 02/04/2019-Present Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL
● Emergency Room Nurse
● Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
● Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
● Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
● Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
● Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
● Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
● Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
● Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
● Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
● Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
● Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
● Charge Nurse and performed maintaining the flow of the ER, answering the EMS radio, delegating tasks,
● 10/06/2018- 12/21/2020 Mac Neal Hospital
Berwyn, IL
● Registered Nurse on Telemetry
● Telemetry Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles
● Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient
● care plans
● Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
● Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the
● administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
● Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic
● displays
● Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members
● Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse
● symptomatology
● Provides basic, bedside care
● Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to
● manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise
● programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
● Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
● Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
● Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
● Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate
● format and on the appropriate forms
● Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
● Monitor ventilated patients
● Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning, gastrostomy tube care and feeds. Certifications: ECRN, ENPC, TNCC, AA SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Expert) REFERENCES: Available upon request
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