Dedicated RN with a proven ability to respond to life-threatening situations, advocate for patients, and provide emotional support to families. Expertise in thorough documentation and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Open Heart Surgery
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
Terre Haute
08.2010 - Current
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Worked closely with Anesthesiologist in line placement, IV pump management and other medication needs.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Worked as OR charge nurse as needed.
Scrubbed various surgical specialties as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing, RN
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
05-1996
Skills
Medication management
Patient advocacy
Emergency response
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Certification
Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)
TNCC
ACLS
BLS
Accomplishments
May 2013. Won the Daisy Award in Nursing.
December 2023. Nominated for Daisy Award in Nursing.
Timeline
RN-Open Heart Surgery
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
08.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing, RN