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Peggy Rightnowar

Belle Rive

Summary

Dynamic Vascular Access Registered Nurse with extensive experience at SSM Health Good Samaritan, excelling in vascular access management and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and quality assurance controls, while effectively leading staff and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Midwest Nursing and Vascular Services
Salem
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided guidance on infection control practices while managing VADs.
  • Provided patient education and support regarding vascular access devices.
  • Implemented evidence based practice guidelines related to care of VADs.
  • Assessed, monitored and troubleshooted patients with central venous catheters.
  • Managed the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter lines.
  • Ensured proper documentation in the medical record related to vascular access device management.
  • Utilized ultrasound technology to place peripheral IVs and arterial lines as needed.

Triage Nurse

CorVel Corporation
Downers Grove
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
  • Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.

Medical Nursing Director

SSM Health Good Samaritan
Mount Vernon
12.2018 - 04.2021
  • Directed daily operations on a 32 bed med/surg unit.
  • Chart review and data collection for Quality and Safety.
  • Reviewed daily discrepancy report of controlled substances, immediately resolving any discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Reviewed incident reports daily for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of forty+ RNs/CNAs.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care.

Assistant Clinical Manager

SSM Health Good Samaritan
Mount Vernon
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated staffing schedules based on patient volumes to maximize efficiency levels within the clinic.
  • Monitored the performance of staff to ensure quality patient care was delivered consistently.
  • Evaluated employee performance during annual appraisals and provided feedback as needed.

Registered Nurse

SSM Health Good Samaritan
Mount Vernon
01.2011 - 04.2016
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate exceptional patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
10.2019

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
05.2008

Skills

  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Performance metrics
  • Patient relations
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Personnel management
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Staff supervision
  • Schedule management
  • Patient safety
  • Payroll
  • Scheduling
  • Competencies/Education
  • Chart Review/Tracers
  • Leadership Representative for Nurse Practice Council
  • Employee Evaluations
  • Policy/Procedure review
  • Cardiac Step-down RN
  • Preceptor
  • Relief Charge
  • Tracer/Chart Review
  • Vascular access management
  • Ultrasound technology
  • PICC line insertion and management

Timeline

Vascular Access Registered Nurse

Midwest Nursing and Vascular Services
06.2021 - Current

Triage Nurse

CorVel Corporation
04.2021 - 04.2023

Medical Nursing Director

SSM Health Good Samaritan
12.2018 - 04.2021

Assistant Clinical Manager

SSM Health Good Samaritan
04.2016 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

SSM Health Good Samaritan
01.2011 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Rend Lake College

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