Toinetta Boutwell
Glencoe,Kentucky
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carroll County Memrial Hospital
Carrollton, KY
06.2011 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Elizabeth Hospital
Florence, KY
12.2001 - 06.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Florence, KY
06.1999 - 06.2001
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY05.1994
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- CPR Certified
- Patient Examination
- BLS Certified
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Procedure Assistance
- Customer Service
- Taking Client Histories
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Administering Medications
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Inventory Management
- Infection Control Procedures
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Patient Interviews
- Patient Database Maintenance
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carroll County Memrial Hospital
06.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Elizabeth Hospital
12.2001 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2001
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Ashland Community And Technical College