BEVERLY CRAIGLE
Palm Coast
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, care plan development, and emotional support. Experienced in monitoring patient conditions and implementing evidence-based care strategies. Collaborative leader adept at enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and effective communication. Committed to delivering individualized treatment plans and advocating for patient rights in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Advent Health
Palm Coast Parkway
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients on health management and recovery processes, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Assisted in diagnostic tests and procedures under supervision.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting their rights, values, and beliefs, ensuring individualized care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times, facilitating a compassionate environment for healing.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN
UF Health
Saint Augustine
05.2018 - 12.2023
- Worked as an RN in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients on health management and recovery processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice and state regulations in health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and behaviors to assess conditions and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
RN
St. Mary Medical Center
Langhorne
06.1986 - 05.2005
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in ICU, CCU, and Trauma units, ensuring critical needs were met efficiently.
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans.
Education
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consultant
Legal Nurse Consultant
Philadelphia, PA09-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ05-1986
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Bucks County Technical School
Bristol, PA08-1977
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Compliance standards
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Flow sheet charting
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient assessments
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Intake and discharge
- Family advocacy
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Mental health nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Maintaining privacy
- EMR systems
- Cardiac care
- Ventilator support
- Ventilator care
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Care planning
- Body mechanics
- Procedure preparations
- Epic EHR management
- Wound care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Licensed RN
- Removing sutures
- Lab result interpretation
- Case management
other areas of nursing
- I haver worked in outpatient mental health as an RN assessing patients and their medications. Confer with physician to assess medications.
- Worked as an RN in MDS in long term and short term care.
- Was a case manager for an insurance company. Assessing patients health and their need for extra insurance.
Timeline
RN
Advent Health
12.2023 - Current
RN
UF Health
05.2018 - 12.2023
RN
St. Mary Medical Center
06.1986 - 05.2005
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consultant
Legal Nurse Consultant
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Bucks County Technical School