Randi Harvey
Registered Nurse
Potwin,KS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Geriatric specialty.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wheatstate Manor
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Covid Investigator
Sedgwick County Health Department
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted in monitoring trends and patterns in COVID-19 cases by consistently maintaining accurate records of testing outcomes.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated timely reporting by promptly entering sensitive patient data into designated systems.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to strict HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive health records.
- Supported the creation of accurate and timely reports by entering, analyzing, and auditing COVID-19 data as per project requirements.
- Contributed to public health safety initiatives by efficiently managing and updating critical information on vaccination rates and distribution efforts.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously inputting COVID-19 test results and demographics into the system.
Registered Nurse
Meridian
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for memory care residents, resulting in improved quality of life.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of residents'' cognitive abilities, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Provided compassionate support for patients and their families during the transition into memory care living arrangements.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Supervised a team of caregivers, providing guidance on best practices for dementia care and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Director of Nursing
Wheat State Manor
08.1997 - 04.2018
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
North Newton, KS 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
El Dorado, KS 05.2001 -
Skills
Documentation
Task Prioritization
Process Implementation
Employee Performance Evaluations
Regulatory Requirements
Electronic Medical Record Software
Employee Recruitment and Hiring
HIPAA Guidelines
Quality Assurance Controls
Staff Scheduling
Nursing Staff Supervision
Disease Research
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wheatstate Manor
05.2022 - Current
Covid Investigator
Sedgwick County Health Department
12.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Meridian
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
05.2001 -
Director of Nursing
Wheat State Manor
08.1997 - 04.2018