Beatrice McClain
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse seeking to increase current skills and knowledge while working within a medical facility and skillfully handle difficult patients and enhancing patient care and satisfaction in high-stress situations. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Registered nurse in a rehabilitation center caring for patients with disabilities from current illness and/or surgical procedures
- 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 nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse, Surgical Floor
Ascension Saint Thomas Highland/Dekalb
09.2011 - 10.2023
- Provided bedside care and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety.
- Notifying physician with significant changes in patient, initiating transfer of patient to higher level of care when needed.
- Provided patient care and support, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintain shift report to reflect admissions, discharges, AMAs, transfers, deaths, narcotic counts, staff shortages, isolation protocols, equipment malfunctions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical Group
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Taking assignments in multiple hospitals in Tennessee.
- Administered medications safely and effectively to ensure patient wellbeing.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during critical times.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Harding Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Managed critical situations promptly, effectively stabilizing patients during life-threatening emergencies through rapid assessment, intervention, and close monitoring.
- Assisted physicians during critical procedures such as intubations or suturing wounds by preparing necessary equipment .
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the Emergency Room to other hospital departments by communicating with receiving staff members and providing handoff reports on each patient's condition.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with various medical conditions or injuries.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills to perform complex procedures such as IV insertions, wound dressing changes, and administering injections.
Charge/Floor Nurse
Mount Carmel Medical Center
04.2004 - 12.2006
- Administered patient medications to ensure adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, contributing to patient safety and well-being.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment plans.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders for post cardiac procedures.
- Provided thorough patient education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
- Assisted in patient mobility to support recovery and comfort.
- Educated family members on how best support their loved ones during the recovery process at home after discharge from the hospital.
Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Angel Staffing and Consulting
05.2002 - 12.2005
- Worked in multiple extended care facilities as Supervisor/Charge nurse
- Some of the facilities included psychiatry and/or high-risk patients for harm to self or others
- Responsibilities included assessment of nurses, and aides to units/wards, receiving and implementation of all doctors’ orders, emergency care of patients, controlled substance inventory, ordering all lab work, and chart review for compliance with JACHO regulations
Staff Nurse
Marion General Hospital
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assisted in daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
- Increased patient satisfaction through regular communication with patients and families, addressing concerns proactively and empathetically.
- Educated patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care practices to promote understanding and adherence.
Primary Nurse
Doctor’s Hospital West
04.1999 - 09.1999
- Responsible for primary nurse care in a medical unit, receiving and implementation of physician orders, management of IV infusions including TPN through central lines, injections, oral medications, minor surgical postoperative care, and pain management
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and preventative measures to promote overall wellness.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring, accurate assessments, and timely interventions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Education
Associate of applied Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, Ohio01.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Medical assessment
- Chest pain management
- venipuncture
- At-risk patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Tennessee
- Will obtain American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification within 30 days of hiring.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse, Surgical Floor
Ascension Saint Thomas Highland/Dekalb
09.2011 - 10.2023
Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical Group
09.2007 - 06.2009
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Harding Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 07.2007
Charge/Floor Nurse
Mount Carmel Medical Center
04.2004 - 12.2006
Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Angel Staffing and Consulting
05.2002 - 12.2005
Staff Nurse
Marion General Hospital
05.1999 - 01.2001
Primary Nurse
Doctor’s Hospital West
04.1999 - 09.1999
Associate of applied Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
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