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Ann Wynne Empson

Ann Wynne Empson

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Dedicated RN with over 20 years of experience in critical care and patient education. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, contributing to improved health outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality care and advocating for patients and their families.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
10.2000 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications and monitored student health status in compliance with school policies.
  • Developed individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions to ensure optimal care.
  • Educated staff and students on health-related topics, promoting wellness and preventive care initiatives.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address student health concerns and improve outcomes.

Travel Nurse

Medical Solutions
12.2013 - 03.2016
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states , in ICU.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses, including IV life saving meds.

RN, ICU

Tennova, Knoxville West
Knoxville, TN
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Administered critical care interventions for patients in life-threatening conditions including Post Open Heart recovery, monitoring labs, and administration and titration of life saving IV drips, Ventilator monitoring, wound care, and communication with MD's regarding ca
  • Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
  • Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
  • Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment regimens based on patient response.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.

RN, ICU

Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
04.2000 - 11.2010

All ICU care as listed in job above at Tennova West, with extensive patient care of Dialysis patients.

RN

NHC
Knoxville, TN
01.1998 - 04.2000

NHC Ft Sanders was a rehab facility as well as Nursing Home. Responsibilities were patient care in numerous ways. Extensive wound prevention, and treatment of existing with emphasis on the healing process. Med administration and monitoring. Charge nurse when assigned. Communication with MD when changes of patients.

RN Staff Nurse

Horizon Home Health
Knoxville, TN
02.1996 - 05.1998
  • Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies for chronic conditions.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff in best practices and protocols.

RN Staff Nurse

Tenn Nursing Co. Home Health
Knoxville, TN
05.1993 - 05.1996

All duties as listed above with Horizon Home Health.

These were 2 wonderful companies who were family run and delightful to work for, but in both incidences they sold to corporate and neither company made it then. I followed my manager from Tenn. Nursing, to Horizon Home Health to NHC. I formed wonderful friendships with my co-workers and my families that I saw, in both Home Care Agencies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
12.1979

High School Diploma -

Madison High School
Madison TN
06.1975

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Licensed RN
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Critical care
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning

Timeline

Travel Nurse

Medical Solutions
12.2013 - 03.2016

RN, ICU

Tennova, Knoxville West
01.2011 - 12.2015

RN

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
10.2000 - 05.2024

RN, ICU

Parkwest Medical Center
04.2000 - 11.2010

RN

NHC
01.1998 - 04.2000

RN Staff Nurse

Horizon Home Health
02.1996 - 05.1998

RN Staff Nurse

Tenn Nursing Co. Home Health
05.1993 - 05.1996

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Walters State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

University of Tennessee

High School Diploma -

Madison High School
Ann Wynne Empson