Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
National Daisy Award 2019
Timeline
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Peggy Blacker

Monticello

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Carle Foundation Hospital, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient care. Renowned for employing strong clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in infection control and patient education, adept at elevating care standards and outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

AMOTEC
07.2016 - Current

Infusion nurse:

  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2005 - 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical assessments

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Certified Case Manager Certification (CCM)

National Daisy Award 2019

The National Daisy Award is voted on by a committee in your hospital after receiving a nomination from a patient or their family for giving exceptional care.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AMOTEC
07.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2005 - Current
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Certified Case Manager Certification (CCM)

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Parkland College
Peggy Blacker