Experience

Phillips County Health Systems

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RN

  • May 2015 - Present



Sheridan County Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RN

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  Title: Acute RN​Supervisor: Hannah Schoendaler, CNO​Employed: April 2013-Present Skills/Duties Performed:​785-675-3281​Salary: $26.50/hr Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments. Assist physicians in performing special procedures. Closely monitors cardiac and physical status of patient. Provide emergency nursing care necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition. Able to perform techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively. Keep abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintain a high level of expertise in critical care. Accept responsibilities delegated by the and evaluate the nursing care provided in the area assigned. Provide leadership in the interpretation and application of the philosophy and objective of nursing service in assigned area. As a team leader, direct and develop the abilities and skills of staff assigned to jurisdiction, and make team assignments based upon individual patient need. Maintain the patient’s clinical records; assist with execution of the physician’s orders, keep accurate problem oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards. Assist the physician with procedures and treatments. Administer treatments including sterile procedures. Participate in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments. Guide personnel in evaluating patient needs. Perform patient care within the principles of Team Nursing. Administer medications according to hospital policy. Practices economical use of equipment and supplies, inform proper authority of discrepancies. Attend and support In-service Education Programs. Participate in or initiate CPR and Codes when necessary. Serve on Nursing Committee when requested. ACLS, PALS, & TNCC certified Show less



Beaver City Manor

• Beaver City, Nebraska

• RN

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

  Title: Acute RN​Supervisor: Megan Mapes, DON​Employed: April 2013-October 2013 Skills/Duties Performed:​308-268-5111​​​​ Salary: $21.50/hr Responsible for organizing a patient’s daily activity, bathing, dressing, eating and taking medications. In charge of monitoring patients health, keeping patients educated about health conditions and planning for future needs. Establish an on-going relationship with patients and provide a personal type of service not found in a hospital setting. Title: Acute RN​Supervisor: Megan Mapes, DON​Employed: April 2013-October 2013 Skills/Duties Performed:​308-268-5111​​​​ Salary: $21.50/hr Responsible for organizing a patient’s daily activity, bathing, dressing, eating and taking medications. In charge of monitoring patients health, keeping patients educated about health conditions and planning for future needs. Establish an on-going relationship with patients and provide a personal type of service not found in a hospital setting.



Sheridan County Public Health Department

• Hoxie, Kansas

• Nurse Administrator

  • Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Registered Nurse Highly skilled career professional with 10 years practical experience in hospital, long-term care, family practice clinic, public health, and alcohol/drug abuse environments. Established in acute, swing bed, hospice, residential, surgical including pre/post, and family practice patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures. Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. Title: Public Health Nurse Administrator​Supervisor: Board of Health/Board of Commissioners​Employed: October 2013-Present Skills/Duties Performed: ​Troy Dewey 785-675-9160​Salary: 35,000/yr Create and manage budgets for the organization's health department. Resources are allocated to the dissemination of information and research. Hire and train qualified staff for the department. Monitor health trends and develop reports on this health information. Report information on the impact of a health trend on the communities covered by the health department. Develop programs to disseminate information to the community regarding health threats. Ensures that the community programs are run efficiently and effectively. Skilled in budgeting and allocation of resources to public health programs. Public relations skills and the ability to present information to the public. Understand public policy policies and laws. Experience in a public health role such as human services. Supervisory experience is necessary for the role of the public health administrator. Continue an education in health services. Show less



Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Utilization Review RN

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Title: Detox Nurse​Supervisor: Cheryl Deiderich DON, Nursing/Detox​Employed: April 2010-June 2012​Supervisor: Juanita Greguiore​Salary: $45,000785-877-5101UR: Must decide what level of care is necessary and appropriate for patients within her area of responsibility. Routinely faced with potentially life-altering decisions to either approve or reject a specific mode of treatment, diagnostic test or medication. Required to make tough decisions that require balancing the cost of care against basic obligations to the patient. Test the ethical resolve of UR nurses on a daily basis: Weigh their responsibility to patient need against medical necessity provisions under managed care organizational guidelines, and provide yes/no on medical procedures. Match patient care needs to available resources. Ensure that they stay at appropriate levels and make adjustments if necessary. Decision of care once insurance might not be covering certain aspects of care. Ability to work under stress, both with and without supervision; attention to detail and a tolerance for handling large amounts of data; ability to quickly analyze and interpret data; and decisiveness. Show less

• Detox RN

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  Title: Detox Nurse​Supervisor: Cheryl Deiderich DON, Nursing/Detox​Employed: April 2010-June 2012​Supervisor: Juanita Greguiore​Salary: $45,000785-877-5101Skills/Duties Performed:​785-877-5111Detox Nurse: provides residential, day or partial care, medically monitored alcohol detox, family and continuing care treatment. Communicate with certified professional staff. Medication administration evaluate et treat based on condition of detox and mental condition (drug seeking). Work with patients to provide the most supportive and comforting environment possible. Ability to combine the best care with the best customer service possible. Full responsibility for patient care, responsible for handling all medical emergencies with regards to patients care. Guiding the patient through their detox per the Doctor’s orders. Educate the patient about his/her condition and to accurately report clinical presentation of patient conditions, status, and proper clinical actions. Maintains patient files by; completing nursing assessments on clients admitted to detox; making relevant entries to patient files; monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition using computerized documentation; completing discharge assessments and paperwork as required. Completes medical history interview exams. Energy and flexibility necessary to meet the changing needs of patients. Ability to have a strong attention to detail, make sound decisions, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to build strong relationships and effectively interact with clients from diverse backgrounds. Observe individuals, report accurate findings, intervene when necessary, and handle confidential issues appropriately. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal pain and of a critically dangerous medical emergency and respond appropriately. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Show less



Norton Andbe Home

• Norton, Kansas

• RN

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

  Title: Charge Nurse​Supervisor: Joyce Rima, DON​​Employed: August 2010-April 2011 Skills/Duties Performed:​785-877-5120​​Salary: $21.00/hr Care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Utilize assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Care for the physical and psychosocial needs of older adults. Focus on maximizing patients’ functional abilities, as well as promoting, maintaining and restoring their physical and mental health. Provide direct and individualized nursing care to older patients. Consult team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Assess the patients’ ability to do routine daily tasks Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem Recognize and manage geriatric syndromes common to older adults. Involve, educate, and when appropriate, supervise family/significant others in implementing best practice for older adults. Promote the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults. Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner. Complete required orientation as directed by facility Follows facility and HIPPA/OSHA rules and procedures while on assignment. Spent considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing; assist in patient transfers. Guard against back injury due to assisting CNAs in patient lifts and transfers; follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. Contain patients that are confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative, from diagnoses, such as Alzheimer’s. Demand requirements are in excess. Show less



Logan County Manor

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RN

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

  Title: Charge Nurse​Supervisor: Carol Boyd, DON​Employed: July 2010-September 2010 ​Skills/Duties Performed:​785-672-8109​Salary: $22.00/hr Charge nurses in LTC facility. Report to the DON. Primary responsibilities of the charge nurse are staff assignments, work schedules, delegation of care, and supervision of staff during a shift. Direct care responsibilities such as medication administration, treatments, and documentation. Assume a leadership role by assisting the DON or ADON with team building and conflict resolution that can affect staff morale. Most often used on weekends, evenings, and night shifts. Functional nursing and team nursing care delivery. Functional nursing assigns the staff nurse to a specific aspect of care. Team nursing requires an RN to lead the team and uses a mix of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs to provide care for a group of residents. Assess and formulate a holistic plan of care for each resident and to coordinate the care that the resident is to receive from the interdisciplinary team. Provide direct care to the resident. Administering medications and treatments, and carry out the resident's plan of care. Management of multiple chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and arthritis; rehabilitation of acute illnesses such as stroke, hip fractures, and joint replacements; and prevention and management of common geriatric syndromes such as falls and polypharmacy. Show less



Travel Nursing

• Shawnee Mission, Kansas

• Travel RN

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  Acute Med/Surge Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments. Assist physicians in performing special procedures. Closely monitors cardiac and physical status of patient. Provide emergency nursing care necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition. Able to perform techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively. Keep abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintain a high level of expertise in critical care. Accept responsibilities delegated by the and evaluate the nursing care provided in the area assigned. Provide leadership in the interpretation and application of the philosophy and objective of nursing service in assigned area. As a team leader, direct and develop the abilities and skills of staff assigned to jurisdiction, and make team assignments based upon individual patient need. Maintain the patient’s clinical records; assist with execution of the physician’s orders, keep accurate problem oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards. Assist the physician with procedures and treatments. Administer treatments including sterile procedures. Participate in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments. Guide personnel in evaluating patient needs. Perform patient care within the principles of Team Nursing. Administer medications according to hospital policy. Practices economical use of equipment and supplies, inform proper authority of discrepancies. Attend and support In-service Education Programs. Participate in or initiate CPR and Codes when necessary. Serve on Nursing Committee when requested. Show less



Logan County Hospital

• Oakley, Kansas

• Med/Surge RN

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2010

  Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments. Assist physicians in performing special procedures. Closely monitors cardiac and physical status of patient. Provide emergency nursing care necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition. Able to perform techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively. Keep abreast of changing techniques in critical care nursing and maintain a high level of expertise in critical care. Accept responsibilities delegated by the and evaluate the nursing care provided in the area assigned. Provide leadership in the interpretation and application of the philosophy and objective of nursing service in assigned area. As a team leader, direct and develop the abilities and skills of staff assigned to jurisdiction, and make team assignments based upon individual patient need. Maintain the patient’s clinical records; assist with execution of the physician’s orders, keep accurate problem oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards. Assist the physician with procedures and treatments. Administer treatments including sterile procedures. Participate in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments. Guide personnel in evaluating patient needs. Perform patient care within the principles of Team Nursing. Administer medications according to hospital policy. Practices economical use of equipment and supplies, inform proper authority of discrepancies. Attend and support In-service Education Programs. Participate in or initiate CPR and Codes when necessary. Serve on Nursing Committee when requested. Show less



Citizens Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Surgical RN/Pre & Post Op

  • Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

  Pre-op nurse, scrub nurse, circulator, post-op nurse, discharge nurse Pre-op nurse, scrub nurse, circulator, post-op nurse, discharge nurse



Family Center For Health Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• LPN

  • May 2003 - Jun 2006

  Family practice clinical nurse Family practice clinical nurse