Bethany Skaggs
Rochester,NH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation/SNF RN – Expert
Rochester Manor
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
RN Manager/Memory Care Unit – Expert
Langdon Place of Dover
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Triage Nurse/Office RN – Expert
Wentworth Douglass Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.
- Reduced wait times for patients by swiftly assessing their conditions and directing them to appropriate care providers.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies and preventative measures to minimize future health complications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Routinely evaluated effectiveness of current triage protocols, recommending changes when necessary to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
Homecare/Emergent Nurse – Expert
Cornerstone VNA
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Medical Surgical Nurse/IMU – Competent
Wentworth Douglas Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical-surgical patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and policies.
- Provided high-quality wound care management, promoting proper healing and minimizing complications.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to any changes, preventing potential adverse events or complications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, contributing to healthier lifestyle choices and overall wellbeing.
- Administered blood transfusions safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Mentored new nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise, fostering professional growth within the unit.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care practices across the medical-surgical unit.
- Efficiently managed complex caseloads of diverse patient populations while maintaining attention to detail in documentation.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Pre-Operative RN – Competent
Yuma Gastroenterologists
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Medical Surgical Nurse/Orthopedic Nurse/Stroke - Competent
Yuma Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical-surgical patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and policies.
- Provided high-quality wound care management, promoting proper healing and minimizing complications.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to any changes, preventing potential adverse events or complications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, contributing to healthier lifestyle choices and overall wellbeing.
- Administered blood transfusions safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Mentored new nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise, fostering professional growth within the unit.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care between units by effectively communicating pertinent information about each patient''s status.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse – Contactor (PRN)
City of Yuma County Jail
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Live Care Center of Yuma
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Certification – 10.5 Certified Legal Nursing Consultant -
Vicki Milazzo Institute
01.2020
Certification – 10.5 Certified Legal Nursing Consultant -
Vicki Milazzo Institute
01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.2015
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ01.2013
Skills
- Prioritizing patient’s needs
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Acute care expertise
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, current
- Registered Nurse - State of New Hampshire - expires 01/2025
Patient Education And Staff Development
Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge, to drive recovery goals, and to help to prevent re-admission. Continually educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process for self-management, and to have a better quality of life. Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real- world experience and guidance to foster professional growth. Volunteered to float to other floors as needed to accommodate staffing shortages, such as Emergency Room and Intermediate Care Unit. Leadership and trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Timeline
Rehabilitation/SNF RN – Expert
Rochester Manor
03.2023 - 03.2024
RN Manager/Memory Care Unit – Expert
Langdon Place of Dover
01.2023 - 02.2023
Triage Nurse/Office RN – Expert
Wentworth Douglass Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Homecare/Emergent Nurse – Expert
Cornerstone VNA
07.2018 - 07.2022
Medical Surgical Nurse/IMU – Competent
Wentworth Douglas Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2018
Pre-Operative RN – Competent
Yuma Gastroenterologists
09.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse – Contactor (PRN)
City of Yuma County Jail
10.2016 - 05.2017
Medical Surgical Nurse/Orthopedic Nurse/Stroke - Competent
Yuma Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Live Care Center of Yuma
03.2014 - 05.2014
Certification – 10.5 Certified Legal Nursing Consultant -
Vicki Milazzo Institute
Certification – 10.5 Certified Legal Nursing Consultant -
Vicki Milazzo Institute
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Arizona Western College
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, current
- Registered Nurse - State of New Hampshire - expires 01/2025
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