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Earnestine Seals

Canton,MS

Summary

Accomplished Staff operating room nurse adept in surgical nursing and critical thinking, significantly improved patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Mentored staff and enhanced safety protocols, showcasing leadership and patient advocacy. Skilled in CPR/AED, excels in high-pressure environments by prioritizing patient needs and fostering team communication.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

VA Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Staff RN

MS Baptist Medical Center
06.1998 - 12.2010
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
  • Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.

• Operating Room Circulator

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
12.2013

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
06.1998

Skills

  • Surgical Nursing
  • Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Operating room circulator

Timeline

Staff Nurse

VA Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2024

Staff RN

MS Baptist Medical Center
06.1998 - 12.2010

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Earnestine Seals