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Bobbie Pendleton

Kingsport,TN

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

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trusted Health- Adult and Pediatric Medical Surgical-Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

ARH Highlands
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepared patients for surgery and assisted with post-surgery recovery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions, and educating about continued care strategies
  • Floated to other nursing units including Post Partum, Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency room as needed
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Initiated and monitored various IV drips to include Heparin, Insulin and Cardizem
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Cross Country Healthcare-Medical Surgical-Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

CHI Memorial Hospital- Level II Trauma Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • -Prepared patients for surgery and assisted with post-surgery recovery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions, and educating about continued care strategies
  • Floated to other units including Neurology and Cardiac Step-down when needed
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted with developing care plans
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

NextGen Medstaff-Medical Surgical-Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit/ Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Angel Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared patients for surgery and assisted with post-surgery recovery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions, and educating about continued care strategies
  • Floated to Intensive Care Unit as needed
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted with developing care plans
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
  • Initiated and monitored various IV drips to include Heparin, Insulin and Cardizem
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Orthopedic Trauma, Oncology, Medical Surgical-Telemetry/ Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Ballad Health Medical Center Level I Trauma Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • 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.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Floated to other nursing units to include Observation/ER overflow and PCU.

Covid Nurse • Registered Nurse • Cross Country Medical Staffing

Sullivan County Health Department
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Team lead for Sullivan County Tennessee Fight Flu
  • Served as front-line member of Covid Response Team
  • Administered Covid-19 testing and vaccinations
  • Obtained pertinent medical history of patients to ensure proper screening prior to receiving COVID-19 vaccination
  • Consistently used State of Tennessee VRAS System to schedule, track, and coordinate patient compliance with COVID-19 vaccination protocols.

Personal Nurse to Dr. James Beckner / Phone Triage Nurse • Licensed Practical Nurse

Ballad Health Medical Associates OB/GYN
02.2014 - 09.2020
  • Administered injections as prescribed by physician
  • Answered client’s phone calls and determined how best assist them
  • Measured and recorded patient’s vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
  • Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
  • Gathered patient’s medical history for provider
  • Assisted physician with various patient procedures
  • Accurately and efficiently prepared pre-authorization insurance requests to be submitted for patient medical procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Scrub Tech • Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellmont Holston Valley Level I Trauma Center
02.2008 - 02.2013
  • Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and took any corresponding action necessary for their immediate care
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies, using germicides
  • Measured and recorded patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
  • Worked as part of health care team to assess patient needs, while continually planning and modifying care and implementing interventions
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Set up equipment in medical treatment rooms
  • Assisted in delivery, care, and feeding of infants
  • Prepared patients for Operating Room procedures and provided care and close monitoring after surgery
  • Assisted surgeon in Obstetrical and Gynecological surgeries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
12.2020

Associate of Applied Science -

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
05.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Tennessee Technology Center
Elizabethton, TN
12.2007

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Stress Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • EKG Rhythm Interpretation
  • SBAR communication
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • EMR Systems
  • Mentor

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee, License number 251512
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certifcation
  • NIH Stroke Scale-Test Group B Certification

Leadership Experience

  • Served as a de-facto team lead for the COVID-19 response team with Cross Country Medical staffing.
  • Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor for new staff at Angel Medical Center.

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Timeline

Trusted Health- Adult and Pediatric Medical Surgical-Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

ARH Highlands
07.2023 - Current

Cross Country Healthcare-Medical Surgical-Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

CHI Memorial Hospital- Level II Trauma Center
04.2023 - 07.2023

NextGen Medstaff-Medical Surgical-Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit/ Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Angel Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2023

Orthopedic Trauma, Oncology, Medical Surgical-Telemetry/ Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Ballad Health Medical Center Level I Trauma Center
08.2021 - 03.2022

Covid Nurse • Registered Nurse • Cross Country Medical Staffing

Sullivan County Health Department
09.2020 - 11.2021

Personal Nurse to Dr. James Beckner / Phone Triage Nurse • Licensed Practical Nurse

Ballad Health Medical Associates OB/GYN
02.2014 - 09.2020

Scrub Tech • Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellmont Holston Valley Level I Trauma Center
02.2008 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Tennessee State University

Associate of Applied Science -

Northeast State Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Tennessee Technology Center

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