Betsy Barrett
Burleson,TX
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
St.Gabriels Hospice
Fort Worth, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
RN, ICU
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2006 - 11.2021
- Managed the administration of blood products and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current with advancements in critical care nursing.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits of nursing practices in order to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2006
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Cultural history
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Basic life support
- Quality improvement
- Community health
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Ventilator support
- Infectious disease control
- Diabetes management
- Emotional awareness
- Strong medical ethic
- Symptom management
- Holistic approach
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Bereavement support
- Family support
- Patient education
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
Timeline
RN
St.Gabriels Hospice
03.2024 - Current
RN, ICU
JPS Health Network
06.2006 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Plains College
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