Abigail Cooper
Benton ,AR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center, excelling in medication administration and comprehensive patient evaluations. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and emotional intelligence, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through effective communication and leadership in nursing staff mentorship. Committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care in diverse healthcare settings. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center
Benton, AR
05.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center
Benton, AR
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belvedere Nursing Home
Hot Springs National Park, AR
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Administrative Assistant
Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center
Benton, AR
05.2013 - 10.2018
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring clients attended appointments timely accommodations and transportation.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations, according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
- Responded effectively to requests for medical records from legal representatives, insurance companies, and other authorized parties in a timely manner.
- Streamlined patient record retrieval process, significantly reducing wait times for medical staff, ensured timely destruction of outdated records, maintaining compliance with retention policies.
Crew Member Trainer
McDonald's
Benton, AR
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Mentored new hires, helping them acclimate to the company culture quickly and efficiently.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through consistent monitoring and coaching of crew members.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement within the team''s performance.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
Education
Harmony Grove
Benton, ARAssociate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05-2021
Technical Certificate In Practical Nursing - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05-2019
Technical Certificate in Pre-Nursing - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Nursing staff leadership and supervision
- Clinical judgment
- Excellent Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Strong Technical Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Data collection
- Emotional intelligence, Compassionate and Empathetic
- Effective time management
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- BLS and First Aid Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belvedere Nursing Home
05.2019 - 09.2019
Administrative Assistant
Timber Ridge Ranch Neuro Rehabilitation Center
05.2013 - 10.2018
Crew Member Trainer
McDonald's
08.2012 - 05.2013
Harmony Grove
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Technical Certificate In Practical Nursing - Nursing
National Park College
Technical Certificate in Pre-Nursing - Nursing
National Park College