Barbara Belyew
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse, excelling in critical thinking and compassion. Streamlined medication processes and enhanced multidisciplinary care, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care efficiency. Expert in patient assessments and infection control, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and empathy in patient advocacy.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Care Coordinator
Where Hope Lives at StreetlightUSA
02.2020 - Current
- Effectively organized and supervised necessary medical, dental, vision, and mental health appointments in compliance with regulations.
- Streamlined the process for handling prescribed medications, including receipt, inventory and distribution
- Maintained efficient refill process
- Collaborated with medical providers to enhance multidisciplinary care
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
Registered Nurse
Coronado Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 10.2019
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix06.1999
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and Empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Team work
- Organized
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
Timeline
Residential Care Coordinator
Where Hope Lives at StreetlightUSA
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Coronado Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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