Rebecca Connors
Westminster, MA,MA
Summary
Experienced and caring nurse. Looking to expand my opportunities in the field of nursing. Hard working and dedicated to providing quality care. Currently continuing my education for advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide Evaluator
Prometric
Baltimore, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluation of Nurse aide Candidates for licensure in Massachusetts.
- Testing, and scoring of candidates, on performance of clinical skills.
- Collaborated with local Health Sciences Schools and Colleges to set up testing facilities. Helped each location submit the needed data for Nurse Aide testing.
- Proctoring written exams for Health professions.
Registered Nurse
Med Express Urgent Care
Hadley, MA
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with MD, Medical Providers and Medical Assistants. Maintained excellent care standards and customer service.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action in the Urgent care setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Performed Lab functions including point of care testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge. Follow by phone to further care and positive outcomes for our patients.
- Followed strict infection control standards to reduce the spread of communicable infections.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Helped patients with referrals for post urgent care follow up.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Director of Health Services
Applewild School
Fitchburg, MA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw health clinic at private school with its first year running an international, junior boarding program. Also, oversaw the expansion of the schools day student population, with addition of a post grad year and a campus in Devens MA.
- Performed Point of care testing and PCR lab testing for COVI-19 surveillance of students and teachers.
- Established budget, and obtained approval from Head of School and Board of Trustees
- Cared for and monitored student health in the Pre-k to post Grad level.
- Developed policies and procedures on Covid- 19 Virus mitigation. Monitored department-wide compliance to state and federal laws.
- Prioritized high-volume workload, maintaining concentration under time pressures and with minimal supervision. Trained and worked with LPN school nurse.
- Managed health and record systems following Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and state recording policy
- Collaborated with Teachers, administration and dorm staff to maintain student health and well-being
Registered Nurse
Cushing Academy
Ashburnham, MA
06.2015 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care, at busy 24 hour campus health center.
- Maintained health care needs for international students by collaborating with NP and MD.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Kept private electronic and written health records for student body.
- Provided vaccines and travel medicine to international teachers and students.
- Managed care and referral for Students with various needs and backgrounds.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RN Supervisor
Wachusett Manor Nursing Home
Gardner, MA
02.2006 - 12.2016
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided caring supportive end of life and palliative care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge on acute, long term and Memory care units
- Provided direct patient care, working with all diciplines for high level quality outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MACertification - COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI12.2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Saint Joseph School of Nursing
Nashua, NH05.2013
Associate of Arts - LPN
Saint Joseph School of Nursing
Nashua, NH04.2005
Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Patient Safety Management
- Willingness to Learn
- Patient Care Quality
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Prevention and Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- ACLS Certification
- EMR use
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Healthcare Management
Affiliations
Volunteer for Montachusett Medical Reserve Corps
Certification
Certified COVID-19 Contact tracer
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Nurse Aide Evaluator
Prometric
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Med Express Urgent Care
11.2020 - Current
Director of Health Services
Applewild School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Cushing Academy
06.2015 - 04.2020
RN Supervisor
Wachusett Manor Nursing Home
02.2006 - 12.2016
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Certification - COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Hawaii Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Saint Joseph School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - LPN
Saint Joseph School of Nursing
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