Courtney Peterson
Fox Lake Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Advocate Condell Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional patient assessment and medication administration skills. Known for strong clinical judgment and compassionate care, effectively improving patient outcomes. Excelled in fast-paced environments, showcasing leadership in coordinating comprehensive treatment plans and mentoring teams for quality care delivery.
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Registered Nurse
Renville County Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in a small hospital setting, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Administered essential nursing services in a small hospital's emergency room.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN05-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassionate and patient
- Mentoring and coaching
- Delegation and motivation
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Renville County Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Crown College
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