Afton Parker
Radford,VA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Carilion NRVMC- Orthopedics
Christiansburg, VA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
New River Valley Surgery Center
Radford, VA
07.2018 - Current
- Physician-selected Conscious Sedation administrator and Team Lead for anesthesia practice providing epidural steroid injections for chronic pain patients.
- Advocated for this patient population by providing written, oral, and demonstrative education to patients, caregivers, and family members.
- Advocated for use of multi-modal, osteopathic and alternative therapies to treat chronic pain, including legal, medicinal use of marijuana to adult patients with no health contraindications.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Managed quality care for patients in the fields of plastic surgery, urology, endoscopy, EENT, orthopedics, vascular surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, and more.
- Held additional titles of Chart Audit Nurse, Laser Safety Officer, and Employee Education Nurse. Proficient in all job duties in all units of an ambulatory surgical center.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
LewisGale Pulaski
Pulaski, VA
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Quickly excelled in the role of Circulator and moved on to learn all other OR job roles, including pre- and post-operative nursing, post-anesthesia recovery care, and surgeon assistant/sterile scrub.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
LewisGale Pulaski
Pulaski, VA
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, with conditions such as COPD, Diabetes Mellitus, cancer, renal and liver failure, mental illness, and substance abuse.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered the oral drug Dronabinol, which is in the Cannabinoid drug class and is used clinically for cancer and HIV patients among other applications.
Education
Associates - Nursing Science
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05.2015
Skills
- Proficient use of medical record charting systems and other computer applications
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Family Support and Assistance
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Clinical Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Safety
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Pain Management Plans
- EMR Software
- Anesthetic Administration
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Infection Prevention
Hobbies
I love listening to music and attending concerts, and am a nature enthusiast who likes to hike and camp. I enjoy a holistic approach to managing my personal health and well-being, and am passionate about sharing healthy lifestyle information with my friends, family, and patients.
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Carilion NRVMC- Orthopedics
11.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
New River Valley Surgery Center
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
LewisGale Pulaski
09.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
LewisGale Pulaski
06.2015 - 03.2017
Associates - Nursing Science
New River Community College
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