Allison Kinder
Clinton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient treatment progress and triaging based on side effects experienced during cancer treatment.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Decatur Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed and triaged patients efficiently to prioritize care in a critical care environment
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing protocols
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions
- Recognize signs of deterioration in patient status and implement rapid response interventions
- Excellent communication skills and patient-centered approach to care
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments and interventions
- Participated in continuous education and training to improve clinical skills and knowledge
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
OFFICE SECRETARY
Kinder Electric Company
01.2017 - 04.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Indiana State University
12.2023
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Heartland Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Health care consultation
- Triaging
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing plan development
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Patient and family advocacy
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2020-2023)
- Daisy Award Nomination (September 2024)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Decatur Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 11.2024
OFFICE SECRETARY
Kinder Electric Company
01.2017 - 04.2024
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Heartland Community College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Indiana State University