Anna Vaughn
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at WakeMed Health, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside unparalleled compassion and empathy. Excelled in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and comprehensive care plan development. Adept at mentoring new staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and leading by example in high-acuity situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health
03.2011 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provide support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Maria Parham
08.2009 - 03.2011
- 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.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments and vitals
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient discharge
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health
03.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maria Parham
08.2009 - 03.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pitt Community College
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