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Greater Chicago Area

IV Therapy Unit April - 2017 – Present• Performed venipuncture, IV insertion, Port access, and Midline insertion. Assisted with PICC insertion and maintained intravenous catheters and central line care for every unit within the hospital.• Preceptor for new staff RNs, nursing students, and paramedics with education and hands-on technique with venipuncture, central line maintenance, and maintaining a sterile field.Medical-Surgical Nursing- Cardiac and Stroke Unit January - 2016 – April 2017• Provided nursing care to patients with various comorbidities with emphasis on pre and post-op cardiac procedures, telemetry monitoring, congestive heart failure, post-stroke, pneumonia, COPD, critical drips, and post-op neurovascular and gastrointestinal procedures.• Performed daily admissions and discharges to the medical-surgical unit.• Completed daily physical assessments and developed an individualized plan of care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to perform therapeutic nursing interventions.• Provided individualized patient and family education customized for diverse populations. • Carried out treatments as ordered by physicians from medication administration, nursing interventions, monitoring patient recovery, lab values, and test results, and keeping physicians, patients, and families informed.

Mccordsville, Indiana, United States

Outpatient Technical Nursing February - 2011 – December 2016• Client education on preventative medical care.• Skilled with patient assessment and vital signs, IV catheter placement, venipuncture, urinary catheter placement, IV fluid pump administration, medication administration, intubation and extubation, patient pre-op and post-op care, anesthetic monitoring, wound care management, suture and staple removal, bandage and cast care/changes, dental cleanings, EKG, pulse oximeter, blood pressure and doppler monitoring, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous injections.

Anderson, Indiana, United States

Medical-Surgical Nursing- Cardiac and Respiratory Unit January - 2015 – December 2015• Provided nursing care to patients with various comorbidities with emphasis on pre and post-op cardiac catheter procedures, telemetry monitoring, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and overflow of post-op neurovascular procedures.• Performed daily physical assessments and fulfilled treatment plans as ordered by physicians from medication administration, nursing interventions, monitoring patient recovery, examining lab values and test results, and keeping physicians, patients and families informed.

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Lead Pet Nurse August - 2006 – February 2011• Performed routine blood work, urinalysis, fecals, x-rays, ear swabs, skin and eye diagnostics.• Trained new staff and veterinarians as well as maintained staff schedule and appointment schedule.

Bachelor'S Degree

Associate'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse