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Fernanda Grubb

Galesburg

Summary

Driven and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in the healthcare field. Experienced working with a diverse patient population and fostering relationships. Exceptional communication skills with children and adults. Talented at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Efficient in assisting with surgical procedures: Trigger finger, Cyst and Dupuytren's procedure, also with bedside emergency procedures such as chest tube placement, Central lines, intubation.

Pharmacy experience and medication knowledge.

Casting and splinting (removal/application) Braces (upper/lower extremities and lumbar), Pre/post orthopedic surgery care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

OSF St. Mary Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
  • Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
  • Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
  • Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
  • Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
  • Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in OSFSMMC critical care unit.
  • Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
  • Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Galesburg Cottage Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2022
  • Perform complex assessment, intervention, and administration of treatment to critically ill patients and those with life-threatening health problems.
  • Applied best standards of care, practice, and quality assurance.
  • Assist physicians with bedside procedures such as central venous and hemodialysis catheter placement and removal, chest tube placement and removal, arterial line management, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, intubation and extubation, EGD, TEE, cardioversion, and external pacemaker.
  • Experience with rapid response, code blue, traumas A and B, and with STEMI and stroke alerts.
  • Maintain clear communication lines between doctors and nurses during emergencies.
  • Deliver outstanding patient care, education, as well as guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support patient care.

Charge nurse - LPN

Knox County Nursing Home
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to geriatric and mental health patients.
  • Medication administration, physical assessment, G-tube and wound care, implementation of nursing care plans, and ensuring that the needs of the patients are met and cared for.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
  • Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
  • Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.

LPN

Saint Mary Square Living Center
11.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided professional care to psychiatric and developmental delayed patients.
  • Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence.
  • Reviewed physical needs, supervised and assessed vital changes in patients' condition, medications administration, including multiple G-tube patients.

LPN

Midwest Orthopaedic Center
12.2011 - 10.2012
  • Surgery scheduling, pre\post operative care and education.
  • Application and removal of cast, splint, and braces.
  • Phone calls triage and referrals.
  • Assisted with multiple in-office procedures for trigger finger, Dupuytren's contractures, and cyst removal.
  • Medication set up and assisted physician with hip, knees and back injections.

LPN

Galesburg Terrace
09.2010 - 10.2012
  • House and ventilator unit nurse.
  • Recognized and reported symptoms that indicated changes in the condition of tracheostomy and ventilator patients.
  • Provided nursing care and services that were in accordance with Agency's policies and procedures, adhered to strict aseptic technique when performing treatments, recorded patients' condition in the Nurses notes, administered medications and treatments prescribed by the physician and maintained the patients' equipment and rooms as quality standards necessary for patient care

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing - RN

Carl Sandburg
Galesburg, IL
2015

Associate of Science - Nursing - LPN

Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL
2010

2 years completion - Law School

UNIP
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Skills

  • Patient - focused care
  • Critical and Acute care nursing
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Pre- and post-surgical care
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Bilingual in English and Portuguese, intermediate Spanish
  • Rapid responses, Code Blue, Trauma, STEMI and Stoke alerts experience
  • Telemetry cardiac monitouring
  • HIgh risk medications Intravenous therapy
  • CVC, PICC, Mediport, and PermaCath access and care
  • Peritoneal dialysis assistance
  • Tracheostomy and ET tube care and vent monitouring

Certification

  • BLS - Exp: 3/2025
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Exp:7/2025
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification -Exp 7/2025
  • NIH Stroke Scale - Exp: 2/2025
  • Registered Nurse in Illinois, License number: 041432409. Exp:5/2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

OSF St. Mary Medical Center
04.2022 - Current

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Galesburg Cottage Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2022

Charge nurse - LPN

Knox County Nursing Home
01.2014 - 06.2015

LPN

Saint Mary Square Living Center
11.2012 - 01.2014

LPN

Midwest Orthopaedic Center
12.2011 - 10.2012

LPN

Galesburg Terrace
09.2010 - 10.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing - LPN

Carl Sandburg College

Associate of Science - Nursing - RN

Carl Sandburg

2 years completion - Law School

UNIP

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