Abby Mitchell
Gardnerville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in personalized patient care and health education. Proven leadership enhances patient satisfaction and care quality, while commitment to safety protocols ensures optimal patient well-being. Passionate advocate for innovative solutions that elevate care standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and organizational protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Yerington Paiute Tribe
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Provide nursing care to underserved Native American population from pediatric to geriatric.
- Anticipating the needs of both patients and providers.
- Triaging patients.
- Obtaining and updating health history.
- Reconciling medications.
- Educating patients and families regarding condition and recovery.
- Educating patient regarding diabetes management.
- Tracking/awarding diabetic incentive program for clinic.
- Performing chronic wound care, including Wound Vac changes/troubleshooting.
- Administering therapeutic injections.
- Performing EKGs.
- Setup for aseptic and sterile procedures.
- Submitting medical referrals to outside specialists.
- Obtaining samples for laboratory testing, including swabs, cultures, and venipuncture.
- Performing home visits as needed to patients who are home bound.
- Managing and administering childhood and adult immunizations.
- Managing clinic's Vaccines for Children Program, including ordering, administration, documentation, and reconciliation.
- Ordering medical supplies.
- Submitting purchase orders to accounts payable.
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care
02.2014 - 07.2021
- Managed operations for a 100-patient dialysis program, including in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal, and home hemodialysis.
- Provided oversight, education, and coaching to staff of approximately 20.
- Responsible for timely completion of documentation, as well as auditing to ensure compliance is maintained with regulatory agencies.
- Focus on quality outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to overcome challenges patients face in finding adequate care for multiple comorbidities.
- Performing assessment of patient during pre-, peri-, and post-hemodialysis treatments.
- Performed nursing care and interventions during hemodialysis treatments.
- Administered medications.
Home Health Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Performed a variety of nursing care to patients in their residences.
- Monitored and communicated changes in condition and patient need to supervising Physicians.
- Performed venipuncture, IV medication administration, accessing buried chest port-a-caths.
Post Operative Nurse
Sierra Surgery Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided post-operative care to patients in a private hospital.
- Carefully assessed and monitored patients during 24–96-hour hospitalizations.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding condition and recovery.
- Administered medications as appropriate, including pain management.
- Performed dressing changes.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Carson Valley Medical Center
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Cared for patients on an acute medical/surgical floor.
- Provided thorough assessment and management of various conditions.
- Cared for patients requiring a wide range of care, from telemetry to comfort care.
Private Duty Nurse
WNP Enterprises
12.2007 - 06.2011
- Enhanced patient care by providing nursing support for Parkinson's Disease.
- Managed G-J tube, assisted tracheostomy care, and performed wound management.
- Collaborated with RN, RT, and CNAs to optimize patient quality of life.
- Monitored telemetry, ensuring timely reassessment and condition reporting to physicians.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05.2007
Associate of Arts (AA) - Arts
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV12.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Yerington Paiute Tribe
07.2021 - 10.2023
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care
02.2014 - 07.2021
Home Health Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
08.2013 - 02.2014
Medical Surgical Nurse
Carson Valley Medical Center
10.2011 - 12.2012
Post Operative Nurse
Sierra Surgery Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2013
Private Duty Nurse
WNP Enterprises
12.2007 - 06.2011
Associate of Arts (AA) - Arts
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College