Nursing experience
Becki Parrish
Nursing
Ozark,AR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
19
19
Work History
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center
05.2017 - Current
- Supervisor: Melissa Castleberry
- Phone: (479)-314-6000
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used Epic to enter patient data and recovery notes.
ER Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse Acute Care Floor.
Mercy Hospital Turner Memorial
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR05.2005
Skills
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Vitals Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Needs Assessment
Certification
- BLS Expires 10/31/2025
- ACLS Expires 7/31/2025
- Arkansas RN license Expires 3/31/2024
Refernces
Work:
Misty Butler
(479)650-1982
current co-worker (RN)
Elizabeth Reese
(479)420-7395
current co-worker (OR tech)
Personal:
Heather Tune
(479)209-1877
Friend
Jymbeth Davis
(479)353-5767
Friend
Timeline
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center
05.2017 - Current
ER Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse Acute Care Floor.
Mercy Hospital Turner Memorial
01.2010 - 05.2017
Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
06.2005 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
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