Renee Poston
Registered Nurse
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse of 7 years with extensive experience and a strong foundation in patient care and post-operative recovery. Leveraged extensive clinical experience to enhance patient outcomes and provide comprehensive care. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and effective communication to support patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Home Health Nurse
My Home Nurses/ Global Home Health/ Essential Home Health
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments according to individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient condition effectively.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients transitioning from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other organizations to at-home care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
Agency Registered Nurse-Stepdown/Tele/Medsurg/Oncology Nurse
Professional Nursing Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
- Provided basic nursing care under supervision, including administering medications and wound care.
- Supported healthcare team in coordinating patient treatments and follow-up plans.
- Educated patients on medication usage and general health maintenance practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate effective patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices consistently to ensure quality care delivery and positive outcomes for patients.
Supplemental Float/Stepdown/Tele-Medsurg/Oncol/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai and Holy Cross Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Administered psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health status.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Delivered patient care and support in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses for effective outcomes.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Travel Registered Nurse-COVID ResponseTele/Medsurg
Favorite Healthcare Staffing Agency
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication administration, and health management strategies.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Administered vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and other preventable
illnesses.
Monitored post-operative vitals and ensured safe recovery for patients.
Triaged patients by acuity and facilitated appropriate department admissions.
Applied crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques to maintain unit safety.
Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Developed nursing protocols that improved workflow efficiency within the department.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Provided emergency response and stabilization for critically ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL08-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- central line management
- Chemotherapy administration
- ventilator management
- LVAD management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA education
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare team collaboration
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
My Home Nurses/ Global Home Health/ Essential Home Health
03.2023 - Current
Supplemental Float/Stepdown/Tele-Medsurg/Oncol/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai and Holy Cross Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2025
Agency Registered Nurse-Stepdown/Tele/Medsurg/Oncology Nurse
Professional Nursing Inc
01.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse-COVID ResponseTele/Medsurg
Favorite Healthcare Staffing Agency
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
12.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing