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Sydney Ossman

Peoria

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Carle Health
09.2023 - 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.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Skills Lab Teaching Assistant

Methodist College Of Nursing
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided individualized support to students, leading to marked improvement in their overall performance.
  • Helped students participate in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills including injections, dressing changes, specimen collection and handling.
  • Enhanced practical nursing skills among students by conducting hands-on training sessions and demonstrations.

CNA

UnityPoint Methodist
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Resident Care Aide

Courtyard Estates
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Methodist College
Peoria, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Observation Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments

Certification

  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Carle Health
09.2023 - Current

Skills Lab Teaching Assistant

Methodist College Of Nursing
03.2022 - 05.2023

CNA

UnityPoint Methodist
08.2019 - 08.2022

Resident Care Aide

Courtyard Estates
01.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Methodist College
Sydney Ossman