Barbara Robinson
Emporia,VA
Summary
An experienced and highly-qualified RN with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (GPA 3.6) who is efficient, thorough and passionate about delivering the best levels of care to patients. Experienced in demonstrating clinical expertise, leadership and technical knowledge. Possesses fundamental knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare policies and patient care values in hemodialysis. Aspiring to combine ongoing nursing education and experience to secure a nursing position in dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours
Petersburg, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Independently perform tasks in assessing, initiating, monitoring and terminating treatment in a hospital setting while patients are on hemodialysis machine.
RN
DaVita
Richmond, VA
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
LPN
Raceway Dialysis
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to dialysis patients.
- Work with team consisting of nurses and PCT's to perform prescribed HD treatments on patients in clinical setting.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment.
- Assist with all emergency operational procedures.
- Initiate and terminate dialysis treatment according to established orders.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
LPN
Fresenius
Petersburg, VA
12.2006 - 08.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Identify and communicate all patient related issues to the physician.
- Accurate documentation of patients records, responses of care given.
- Administer all medications as prescribed, make medications changes as necessary.
- Responsible for monthly patients notes to access and home meds.
- Initiate and terminate dialysis treatment according to established orders.
- Assisted with staff schedule and assignments.
LPN
DaVita
Petersburg, VA
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Responsible for the support and delivery of all company policies and procedures.
- Supervise PCTs
- Communicate problems or concerns to Case Manager and physicians.
- Provide and monitor hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Richmond, VA04.2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA08.1995
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Samples Collection
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Specimen Collection
- Performance Monitoring
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Observation
- Team Building
- Patient Charting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Staff Supervision
- Documenting Incidents
- Tracking Symptoms
- Assisting Physicians
- Educating Families
Certification
Registered Nurse License - 2023
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
RN
VCU Health
01.2025 - Current
RN
DaVita
03.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours
07.2022 - Current
LPN
Raceway Dialysis
08.2020 - 02.2023
LPN
Fresenius
12.2006 - 08.2020
LPN
DaVita
05.2002 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
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