Becky "Rebecca" Lance
Creston,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Possessing excellent patient care and leadership abilities, maintaining a positive attitude and the ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities as needed. Actively seeking a position as a compassionate and skilled professional registered nurse, in order to utilize outstanding assessment and communication skills while providing exceptional patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN, ICU, Step down, Med/Surg Tele
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Administration of I.V., oral, subcutaneous, IM, and feeding tube medications
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process, deliver outcome focused-care to five patients per shift in coordination with Physicians, NP’s, PT, OT, SP, Dieticians, and SW
- Assessed patient statuses, vital signs, labs, and test results while communicating any changes or adjustments to Physicians, Therapists, Social Work, and patient/ families
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Contract, 2E Neuro PCU
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered I.V., oral, subcutaneous and IM medications, performed wound care, insertion and managed peripheral IV and indwelling catheters
- Handled patient discharge planning
- Conducted thorough neurological assessments on a regular basis to monitor changes in patients'' conditions closely.
- Improved communication among team members by participating in daily multidisciplinary rounds and providing detailed updates on patient statuses.
Contract, 3W Surgical PCU
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered I.V., oral, subcutaneous, and IM medications, performed wound care, insertion and managed peripheral IV and indwelling catheters
- Handled patient discharge planning
- 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.
Contract, Med/Surg Tele, Ortho
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care
- Administered I.V., oral, subcutaneous, and IM medications, performed wound care, insertion and managed peripheral IV and indwelling catheters
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Handled patient discharge planning
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Contract, ICU, Step down, Med/Surg Tele
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Providing care to vented and trach patients, maintaining wound vacs, feeding tubes, nasal gastric tubes, urinary catheters, ostomies, colostomies, central lines, perform wound care, peripheral IV insertion, and collecting lab work
- Administration of I.V., oral, subcutaneous, IM, and feeding tube medications
- Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process, deliver outcome focused-care to five patients per shift in coordination with Physicians, NP’s, PT, OT, Dieticians, and SW
- Assessed patient statuses, vital signs, labs, and test results while communicating any changes or adjustments to Physicians, Therapists, Social Work, and patient/ families
Contract, Med/Surg Tele, Step down
Select Specialty Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Providing care to vented and trach patients, maintaining wound vacs, feeding tubes, nasal gastric tubes, urinary catheters, ostomies, colostomies, central lines, perform wound care, peripheral IV insertion, and collecting lab work
- Administration of I.V., oral, subcutaneous, IM, and feeding tube medications
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process, deliver outcome focused-care to five patients per shift in coordination with Physicians, NP’s, PT, OT, Dieticians, and SW
- Assessed patient statuses, vital signs, labs, and test results while communicating any changes or adjustments to Physicians, Therapists, Social Work, and patient/ families
Seasonal, Med/Surg Tele
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care
- Administered I.V., oral, subcutaneous, IM medications, performed wound care, insertion and managed peripheral IV and indwelling catheters
- Handled patient discharge planning
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Contract, ICU, Med/Surg Tele, Step down
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Providing care to vented and trach patients, maintaining wound vacs, feeding tubes, nasal gastric tubes, urinary catheters, ostomies, colostomies, central lines, perform wound care, peripheral IV insertion, and collecting lab work
- Administration of I.V., oral, subcutaneous, IM, and feeding tube medications
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process, deliver outcome focused-care to five patients per shift in coordination with Physicians, NP’s, PT, OT, Dieticians, and SW
- Assessed patient statuses, vital signs, labs, and test results while communicating any changes or adjustments to Physicians, Therapists, Social Work, and patient/ families
Emergency Department
Aultman Health Foundation/Aultman Orrville Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Triaging and assessing patients, administering medications, collecting blood and lab work, insertion of peripheral IV’s, and assisting physicians in the emergency room
- Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patients acuities in a time restricted and demanding environment
- Maintaining confidence and professionalism in critical situations
- Constantly communicating and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
Lakeside 60, Acute Step-down Trauma
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process, deliver outcome focused-care to five patients per shift in coordination with Physicians, NP’s, PT, OT, Dieticians, and SW
- Assessed patient statuses, vital signs, labs, and test results while communicating any changes or adjustments to Physicians, Therapists, Social Work, and patient/ families
- Administer I.V, oral, subq, PCA pump medications, performed wound care, manage chest tubes, feeding tubes, and urinary catheters
- Charge nurse duties including creating staffing shift assignments, collaborating with house supervisor on ED admissions and hospital transfers to the floor, direct, supervise, and assist of four RN’s and three UAP’s in providing quality bedside care, and promote a comfortable climate to assure continuity of care
- Nurse preceptor for new hires/New Grads and nursing students
Emergency Department
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Administered medications, taking blood work, foley catheter insertions, inserting peripheral IV's, and assisting physicians in the emergency room
- Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patients conditions in a timely manner
- Maintaining confidence in critical situations
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
Lakeside 60, Medical/Surgical
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided safe and efficient nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care
- Administered I.V., oral, subq, and IM medications, performed wound care, insertion and managed peripheral IV and indwelling catheters
- Handled patient discharge planning
- Charge nurse duties including creating staffing shift assignments, direct, supervise, and assist of four RN’s and three UAP’s in providing quality bedside care, and promote a comfortable climate to assure continuity of care
- New grad nurse preceptor
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2014
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
Certifications and licensure
- Registered Nurse – Florida, #RN 9517812, 04/30/25
- Registered Nurse – Ohio, #RN 405760, 10/31/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 09/30/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 09/30/26
Timeline
Contract, 2E Neuro PCU
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
Contract, 3W Surgical PCU
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
03.2023 - 06.2023
PRN, ICU, Step down, Med/Surg Tele
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Contract, Med/Surg Tele, Ortho
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
Contract, ICU, Step down, Med/Surg Tele
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
Contract, Med/Surg Tele, Step down
Select Specialty Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
Seasonal, Med/Surg Tele
Lee Health/Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Contract, ICU, Med/Surg Tele, Step down
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Emergency Department
Aultman Health Foundation/Aultman Orrville Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2019
Lakeside 60, Acute Step-down Trauma
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
07.2016 - 05.2018
Emergency Department
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2016
Lakeside 60, Medical/Surgical
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
The University of Akron
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