Hardworking and goal-oriented Registered Nurse with experience delivering exceptional care to patients and their families. Compassionate and caring individual focused on teamwork and communication, patient advocacy, and life-long learning in the field of nursing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Routinely served as charge nurse of 46 bed unit, overseeing the needs of staff and patients, as well as coordinating nursing assignments.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into a nursing career and experienced nurses that were new to the hospital network.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in patient condition.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East
05.2019 - 05.2021
Provided quality care to patients in Oncology/ Medical-Surgical unit including ongoing assessment of patient, monitoring of patient condition, medication administration, and implementation of interventions in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Administered intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral chemotherapy to patients undergoing oncological treatment.
Delivered compassionate care for hospice patients and families, including pain management, continual assessment of patient comfort, education, and companionship of both patient and visitors.
Communicated and collaborated with physicians and other providers of treatment team to ensure best possible outcome and continuity of care for patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Carmel
04.2009 - 05.2015
Provided direct patient care for residents in memory care facility, including assistance with activities of daily living, transferring, vital signs, ambulation, and companionship.
Performed daily documentation of resident activities and acute changes, and communicated with LPN, RN, and Resident Care Coordinator to ensure continuity of care for each resident.
Veterinary Assistant
Northside Animal Hospital
02.2007 - 03.2009
Delivered compassionate care for boarding and hospitalized patients, including feeding, bathing, walking, and administering medications.
Stabilized and restrained animals during examination and medical procedures to ensure safety of patient and provider.
Maintained cleanliness of patient exam rooms, surgical suite, kennels, and treatment area.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
05.2019
Skills
Quality direct patient care
Critical thinking
Communication and collaboration
Patient assessment
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Electronic Medical Record Documentation
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse, Indiana State Board of Nursing, License #28251683A
CPR/BLS American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital East
05.2019 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Carmel
04.2009 - 05.2015
Veterinary Assistant
Northside Animal Hospital
02.2007 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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