Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heart of Georgia Cardiology
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse, Office Manager
Central Georgia Cardiology
03.1999 - 05.2012
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Ward Secretary
Fairview Park Hospital
02.1986 - 07.1991
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating shift changes, outstanding tasks, and important updates during handover meetings.
- Elevated workplace safety standards through adherence to hospital policies regarding fire drills, equipment maintenance checks, and employee training sessions.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering respectful relationships with colleagues, patients, and their families.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by diligently transcribing physicians'' orders and updating charts.
- Optimized inventory management processes for ward supplies by regularly monitoring stock levels and submitting timely requisition requests to the purchasing department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when asked to cover shifts at short notice or provide support in other areas of the hospital as needed due to staffing shortages or increased patient volume.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
03-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
01-1997
- Dean's List [1995-1997)
- [american nurse anesthetist] Scholarship Recipient
- (3.8) GPA
- (Phi Theta Kappa) Member
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Performing ekgs
- EMR / EHR
- Medical assessment
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Medical records management
- (eclinicals) use
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Heart of Georgia Cardiology
02.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Office Manager - Central Georgia Cardiology
03.1999 - 05.2012
Ward Secretary - Fairview Park Hospital
02.1986 - 07.1991
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
South Georgia College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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