Debra Needham
Logansport
Summary
Substitute Teaching
Diligent teacher with solid background in clinical nursing. Successfully managed patient care and coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessments and wound care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse
Indiana Health Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated efficient patient triage both in-person and via phone, ensuring timely care delivery.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to medical instructions.
- Administered medications and injections as required, ensuring patient safety and effective treatment outcomes.
- Performed lab draws and EKGs, contributing to accurate diagnostics and comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Maintained accurate EMR charting, streamlining patient data management and accessibility for healthcare teams.
- Processed medication refills efficiently, minimizing disruptions in patient treatment regimens.
- Coordinated specialty referrals, expediting access to necessary specialized care for patients.
- Conducted prior authorizations for treatments, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements and facilitating patient care.
Charge Nurse
Chase Center
02.2018 - 06.2024
- Ensured smooth patient transitions by efficiently managing admissions and discharges.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to support quality floor nursing care for all patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care plans.
- Implemented best practices in patient monitoring to maintain high standards of safety.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures to promote understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols to streamline admission and discharge processes.
- Provided leadership support to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and effective team environment.
Charge Nurse
Golden Living Center
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Facilitated smooth patient flow by efficiently managing admissions and discharges.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for incoming patients, ensuring proper care alignment.
- Coordinated discharge planning, enhancing patient understanding of post-hospital care.
- Implemented patient care plans, leading to improved outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs throughout hospital stay.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and care provided.
- Executed infection control protocols, contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and conditions, promptly identifying changes for intervention.
Charge Nurse
Monticello Healthcare Center
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Evening Shift Supervisor
- MDS Assistant
- Duties: Floor nursing, Admissions/Discharges
- Facility supervisor of the evening shift
- Documentation collection of patient status for billing purposes
Charge Nurse
Hickory Creek Healthcare
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Duties: Floor nursing, Admissions/Discharges
Staff Nurse
Logansport State Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Duties: Inpatient supervision, Medication administration
Charge Nurse
Millers Merry Manor
05.2006 - 07.2009
- Unit Manager
- Duties: Floor nursing, Admissions/Discharges
- Supervisor of nursing staff for assigned unit
Floor Nurse
White County Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Duties: Inpatient nursing for the following units
- Med Surge
- ER
- CCU
- OB
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette, IN12-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Compassionate communication
- Patient charting
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Health promotion
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR certification
- IV certification
- TB certification
Previous Employment
10 years working the Social Services Field
Goals
Recently retired and am looking at working part time. I enjoy children of all ages and feel that I would make a great asset in every child's life.
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
Indiana Health Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
Charge Nurse
Chase Center
02.2018 - 06.2024
Charge Nurse
Golden Living Center
11.2015 - 02.2018
Charge Nurse
Monticello Healthcare Center
09.2013 - 11.2015
Charge Nurse
Hickory Creek Healthcare
07.2012 - 08.2013
Staff Nurse
Logansport State Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2012
Charge Nurse
Millers Merry Manor
05.2006 - 07.2009
Floor Nurse
White County Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana