Andrea Aaron
Indianapolis
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care and critical thinking. Skilled in medication administration, patient monitoring, and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to continuous professional development ensure effective patient advocacy and exceptional outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Neighborhood Emergency Room
12.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by administering medication per established protocols.
- Monitored and reported vital signs for timely physician intervention.
- Educated patients and families on effective treatment and health management strategies.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient progress in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in accordance with infection control standards.
- Responded to emergencies with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Emergency Room
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced clinical skills through participation in training sessions and best practices.
- Identified patient condition changes, notifying physicians and initiating necessary interventions.
- Administered medications following guidelines, monitoring for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated families on patient care instructions for better at-home support.
- Documented treatments, medications, IVs, discharge instructions, and follow-up care effectively.
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health Fishers Neighborhood Urgent Care and Emergency Room
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Cultivated a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff.
- Minimized infection risks by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and patient education.
- Delivered timely emergency care to critically ill patients in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored patient responses post-medication and IV therapy administration effectively.
- Provided comprehensive support for patients recovering from acute incidents and chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patient care using clinical expertise and implementing treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
IU Methodist Emergency Department
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to physicians for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East Emergency Department
09.2009 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient care by collaborating with healthcare team on individualized plans.
- Strengthened safety culture by identifying hazards and promoting nursing best practices.
- Facilitated family decisions by liaising between healthcare teams and patient relatives.
- Presented clinical data at interdisciplinary meetings to track patient goal progress.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify condition changes, alerting physicians for interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering positive environment and high-quality patient care.
Sales Associate/Shift Manager
Dairy Queen
06.2003 - 09.2011
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by assisting with product selection effectively.
- Increased sales by maintaining visually appealing merchandise displays throughout the store.
- Ensured accurate, timely transactions by processing checkouts efficiently and carefully.
- Achieved sales targets through collaborative efforts with team members.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure stock availability and minimize shortages.
Registered Nurse
Community South Outpatient Oncology
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Enhanced patient understanding by simplifying explanations of care and medication effects.
- Monitored and recorded patient behaviors to tailor effective treatment plans.
- Executed treatment plans based on physician assessments of medical regimens.
- Facilitated patient comfort during recovery to promote healing and compliance.
- Educated patients and caregivers on treatment options and home care techniques.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and best practices.
Student Nurse Extern
Community Hospital East
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Enhanced patient care by assisting nursing staff with vital sign monitoring.
- Ensured safety in medication administration through effective supervision support.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Promoted health management through participation in patient education initiatives.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for care continuity.
- Reported patient condition changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN05-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Emergency response
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Neighborhood Emergency Room
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Emergency Room
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health Fishers Neighborhood Urgent Care and Emergency Room
03.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
IU Methodist Emergency Department
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Community South Outpatient Oncology
09.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East Emergency Department
09.2009 - 12.2021
Student Nurse Extern
Community Hospital East
06.2006 - 09.2009
Sales Associate/Shift Manager
Dairy Queen
06.2003 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing