Blair Hoppe
San Pierre
Summary
Dynamic Float Nurse with extensive experience at Franciscan Michigan City, skilled in IV insertion and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Recognized for adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and delivering exceptional support across diverse clinical settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Nurse
Franciscan Michigan City
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted in patient care management across multiple departments, adapting quickly to varied clinical environments.
- Administered medications accurately following established protocols and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Documented health records meticulously, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations in various clinical settings and departments.
- Maintained strong communication with patients and families throughout treatment process, fostering trust and rapport.
- Improved patient care by providing support to various hospital departments as a Float Nurse.
- Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating short notice scheduling changes due to fluctuating staffing demands within the facility.
- Managed time effectively to balance competing priorities in high-pressure situations across multiple units.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Resourse Nurse
Porter Regional Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient needs to develop individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Facilitated staff training sessions, enhancing clinical knowledge and nursing competencies among team members.
- Monitored quality assurance metrics to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities to optimize resource utilization and improve overall service delivery.
- Provided clinical expertise during difficult medical situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Float Nurse
IU Arnett Hospital
2011 - 06.2016
- Provided patient education and support, empowering individuals to understand their health conditions.
- Coordinated emergency responses effectively during critical situations, ensuring swift and appropriate actions.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to improved healthcare standards within the facility.
- Supported nursing staff in high-demand areas, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
Monitor Technician
Ball Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2007
- Monitored patients' vital signs through telemetry systems, ensuring timely detection of abnormal readings.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to communicate critical patient information, enhancing overall care coordination.
- Conducted routine checks on monitoring equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
- Trained new staff on monitoring protocols and equipment usage to maintain high standards of care.
- Documented patient data accurately in electronic health records, supporting compliance and quality assurance.
- Interpreted telemetry data to identify trends and patterns, facilitating proactive patient management.
- Communicated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative approach to patient management.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Established effective communication channels with nursing staff for seamless coordination during emergency situations.
- Ensured proper functioning of telemetry units through regular maintenance checks, reducing downtime and potential errors.
Education
Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Documentation accuracy
- IV insertion
- EKG interpretation
- Treatment administration
- Healthcare technology
- Blood collection
- Emergency intervention
- Intravenous therapy
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
Multiple Daisy Award winner
Timeline
Float Nurse
Franciscan Michigan City
12.2019 - Current
Resourse Nurse
Porter Regional Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2022
Monitor Technician
Ball Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2007
Float Nurse
IU Arnett Hospital
2011 - 06.2016
Nursing
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Ball State University