Chris Foster
Edwardsville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Barnes Jewish Hospital, specializing in cardiothoracic care. Excelled in medication and IV administration, coupled with exceptional patient education and advocacy skills. Known for strong clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality patient care, including advanced cardiac life support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
Register Nurse on a Cardiothoracic stepdown unit.
Student Nurse Tech
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Student Nurse Tech on a cardiothoracic stepdown unit.
Education
Bachelors In Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Experience in a high risk, acute cardiac surgery floor
- Experience in telemetry
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- ADL assistance
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) certified
Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
Student Nurse Tech
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelors In Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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