Becca Epperson
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Nurse proudly offering more than 2 years' expertise in the healthcare field. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane , WA
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Charge Nurse
Riverview Retirement Commnity
Spokane, WA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Retirement Community
Spokane, WA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Sacred Heart Hospital
Spokane, WA
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Spokane, WA12.2018
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Chemo Certified Training - 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
Riverview Retirement Commnity
07.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Sacred Heart Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Retirement Community
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
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