Regina Moore Walker
Tinley Park
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strengths in patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response. Committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care planning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Franciscan Alliance
Olympia Fields
08.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care across multiple units as a float pool nurse.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded to emergencies with swift, appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, preventive health measures, and discharge planning to promote understanding and compliance.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, and lab values.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced safety protocols and improved patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago
08.2008 - Current
- Provided direct patient care across multiple units as a float pool nurse.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options to empower compliance and recovery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in various procedures, prioritizing patient comfort and safety to optimize care experience.
- Responded to emergencies with swift, appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce the risk of transmission within the organization.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, and lab values regularly.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement activities to enhance safety initiatives and improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care across multiple units as a float pool nurse.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in various procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Responded to emergencies with swift, appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Attended weekly meetings with multidisciplinary teams for case review and discussion.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning for assigned patients, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, and lab values.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement activities to enhance safety initiatives and improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago
06.1999 - 07.2006
- Provided direct patient care across multiple units as a float pool nurse.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in various procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Responded to emergencies with swift, appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Attended weekly meetings with multidisciplinary teams for case review and discussion.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Provided education to patients on disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens, and discharge planning to promote understanding and compliance.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, and lab values consistently.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Contributed to unit-based quality improvement activities, enhancing safety initiatives and improving patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to establish, implement, and assess individualized patient care plans, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL03-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE
Chicago, IL05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MSHigh School Diploma -
WEST CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
Columbus, MS05-1981
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Infection control
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Franciscan Alliance
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Trinity Hospital
08.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
North Mississippi Medical Center
07.2006 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.1999 - 07.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
High School Diploma -
WEST CLAY HIGH SCHOOL