Patient-focused Registered Nurse eager to contribute talents toward supporting

a progressive organization in delivering quality care as a Floor/Staff Nurse

  RN, State of Illinois; 2014-active

  CPR Certified

  Solid nursing and direct patient care qualifications developed through professional experience and multi-specialty clinical rotations; CPR Certified

  Skilled in conducting assessments, developing/implementing care plans, administering medications, monitoring and reporting on status, defining appropriate interventions, facilitating admissions and discharges, and performing patient charting

  Track record of rapid progression to management and administration, with accountability for RN, LPN and CNA staffing, training/inservices, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision

  Productively collaborate with physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals along with community resources to optimize level of patient care

  Excel in strategically prioritizing, planning and managing caseload to maximize productivity and efficiency while maintaining high standards of nursing care

  Effective communication and patient/family relationship management skills; service-oriented

Alden Gardens of Waterford 2014-Present

RN/Wellness Director; 2015-current

  Promoted to Wellness Director on same campus, with accountability for 80 residents; includes managing fall, skin/wounds, medication, and infection control programs along with human resource and administrative functions; on call 24/7

  Hire, schedule and lead staff of RNs, LPNs and CNAs; includes providing staff training and inservices on basic skills along with conducting annual staff reviews and implementing corrective actions to ensure optimal performance

  Expertly conduct pre-admission assessments of potential new residents

  Create and update care plans and perform routine chart audits; participate in care plan meetings with residents and families

  Responsibly manage medication program for self-administering residents, including quarterly and as-need medication reviews; accountable for narcotics management and reviews along with regulatory compliant disposal/destruction of expired and residual narcotics

  Proficiently prepare and maintain administrative paperwork including admission, discharge, long-term care insurance, and annual flu shot documentation and records/files maintenance

  Ensure compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) standards; includes reporting along with survey preparation

  Actively collaborate in daily department head meetings as well as follow up on monthly resident council meetings

  Efficiently arrange resident services such as appointments transportation and home health services

  Resourcefully market campus/facilities by coordinating and facilitating community events including blood pressure and hearing/vision screenings

  Closely monitor nursing supplies and place orders to maintain optimal stock levels

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Alden Courts of Waterford continued

RN, Dementia/Alzheimer Facility; 2014-2015

  Managed care of 30-40 residents both directly and through supervision of CNA staff; charted on behavioral residents, falls and incidents and reported to physicians and families as needed

  Provided direct patient nursing, from assessments, vitals and end-of-life care through incontinence care, nutritional/dietary support and assistance with general activities of daily living

  Proficiently administered medications including oral, injections, eye drops, patches, nasal sprays, and topical; reordered medications

  Efficiently arranged lab work and physician appointments as well as obtained referrals for home health, hospice and ancillary services; additionally ordered resident supplies

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Olivet Nazarene University; 2014

Nursing Prerequisites, Joliet Junior College; 2009-2013

Clinical Rotations

Labor/Delivery, Advocate Condell Medical Center-Libertyville, IL; 01/2014-05/2014

Medical/Surgical, Central Dupage Hospital-Winfield, IL; 08/2013-01/2014

Pediatrics, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital-Downers Grove, IL; 05/2013-08/2013

Medical/Surgical, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital/-Hinsdale, IL; 01/2013-05/2013

Volunteer Coordinator, Church Music Program/Special Events

Volunteer, Church Child Care Services

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in Nursing and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I earned my BSN and acquired RN credentials in 2014. As part of my academic program I gained valuable clinical skills through rotations with various hospitals across diverse nursing specialties. As a professional, I have rapidly progressed from Staff RN to RN/Wellness Director responsible for 80 patients/residents and accountable for managing a staff of RNs, LPNs and CNAs. I am now eager to continue my nursing career in a clinical capacity. As an RN, you will find me to be a driven team player with dynamic patient relation skills, the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, strong caseload management abilities, and a dedication to providing superior nursing care.

I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your staff and your patients, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Professionally,

Heather Blan, RN