Trisha Nelson BSN, RN
Ottawa
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Patient-focused RN offering 17 years background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Aperion Care Marseilles
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
St. Margaret's Hospital-Oglesby Medical Clinic
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
MDS Coordinator
Pleasant View Luther Home
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
Registered Nurse, ENT Clinic
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Family Practice
Illinois Valley Community Hospital- Oglesby Medica
05.2013 - 04.2019
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Illinois Valley Community Hospital-Labor and deliv
05.2006 - 05.2013
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05.2006
Skills
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- IV drug therapy management
- Immunization skills
- Medical assessment
- Follow-up calls
- Patient monitoring
- Triaging
- Epic EHR Management
- Patient relations
- Preparing for procedures
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care
- VFC Compliance
- Call Triaging
- Issue Resolution
- Clinical Operations Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Personnel Evaluations
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Aperion Care Marseilles
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Margaret's Hospital-Oglesby Medical Clinic
10.2021 - 03.2023
MDS Coordinator
Pleasant View Luther Home
04.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, ENT Clinic
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Family Practice
Illinois Valley Community Hospital- Oglesby Medica
05.2013 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Illinois Valley Community Hospital-Labor and deliv
05.2006 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
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