Andrea Peters
Old Perlican,NL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in neuroscience nursing, adept in patient assessment and crisis intervention. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and mentoring new staff. Acted as a unit leader in the role of charge nurse for 20+ years. Proficient in telemetry monitoring and ACLS, showcasing strong clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
Duke University Hospital
09.2001 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery Units
Health Science Centre
09.1998 - 08.2001
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission based on acuity and appropriate department admission as charge nurse.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
General Hospital School of Nursing
St. John's, NL06.1998
Skills
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Precepting
- Charge Nurse
- Seizure Management
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI)
Accomplishments
-Preceptor of the Year Award x 2
-Duke Star Award Recipient
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
Duke University Hospital
09.2001 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery Units
Health Science Centre
09.1998 - 08.2001
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
General Hospital School of Nursing
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