Beth Gladden
Floral,AR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering 7 years of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
White River Medical Center
Batesville, AR
01.2022 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
LPN
Unity Hospital
Searcy, AR
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Medication administration.
- Patient advocate.
- Check medication dosages before administration.
- Educating patients and family on any new medications and disease processes.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Searcy, AR
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Assessments
- Medication education.
- Wound Care.
- Calling Doctors for updates.
- Calling clinics for changes.
- Consulted with patients regarding medical options and disease prevention strategies to encourage optimal health.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
LPN
LTACH
Searcy, AR
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered PO medications.
- Educated patients and families.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR12-2021
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Pleasant Plains, AR05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Ozarka College
Melbourne, ARSkills
- Community Health
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Emergency Response
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Diabetes Management
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Physical Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Assessment
- Sanitation
- Care Plan Development
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Home Visits
- Taking Vitals
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- IV Setup
- Patient Relations
- Family Education
- Treatment Planning
- Family and Patient Support
- SBAR Communication
- Licensed RN
Certification
- BLS
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
RN
White River Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
LPN
Unity Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
09.2018 - 01.2020
LPN
LTACH
01.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - RN
Ozarka College
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Ozarka College
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