Cameron Spicer
Central Virginia VA Healthcare System
Richmond,US
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
RN on Inpatient Surgical Unit(2F)
8 Years 8 Months- I am responsible for providing high-quality patient care to Veteran patients prior to and following surgery for numerous services, including: General, Vascular, Cardio Thoracic, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, ENT, Plastics, and Urology. On a daily basis I collaborate with several members of the healthcare team (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.) to ensure each patient receives the best care possible. Each shift provides me with the opportunity to learn and grow as a nurse, as well as provide education to my patients in a variety of subjects helping them to better understand and advocate for themselves in their health journey. My position on 2F often has me caring for step-down unit-level patients, in addition to patients who have received a variety of anesthesia (i.e. General, MAC, bupivacaine nerve blocks, TAP block, etc.).I managed patients with various drains and tubes, including Jackson Pratt drains, chest tubes, and NG tubes. Oversaw 3-5 patients at a time due to the high volume of patients in my unit, which required impeccable organizational and time management skills. Provided compassionate care to veterans, supporting their healing journey through education and advocacy in health management.
- Hours per week: 40
- 804-675-5000 ext 4605
RN
2 Years- Functioned as RN on Medical-Surgical floor specializing in pre and post-operative patient care. Provided quality patient care to patients prior to and following surgery for numerous services, including: General, Vascular, Cardio Thoracic, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Urology. I collaborated with several members of the healthcare team (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.) to ensure each patient received the best care possible. Each shift provided the the opportunity to learn and grow as a nurse. Due to the large volume care for 5-6 patients per shift, honing organizational and time management skills.
- Hours per week: 40
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and improved outcomes.
P-14 Indexer
7 Years 1 Month- Indexed and categorized incoming mail from taxpayers, utilizing several computer programs to identify and prioritize actions for resolving taxpayer issues. Worked remotely, demonstrating self-motivation, effective time management, problem-solving skills, and strong communication.
- Hours per week: 40
- Developed and maintained comprehensive indexing systems for tax documents, ensuring easy access and retrieval.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline document classification processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on indexing protocols and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
GPA: 3.477 of a maximum 4.0
Some College Coursework - Pre-EMS-Paramedic, Pre-Nursing
- Pre-requisites completed
- National Registered EMT
- GPA: 3.32 of a maximum 4.0
Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Physiology, Aquatic Therapy
GPA: 3.21 of a maximum 4.0
Skills
Direct patient care
Post-operative care
Medication management
IV administration
Patient assessments
Wound care
Care coordination
Patient education
Clinical judgment
Care development
Complex Problem-solving
CPRS
BCMA
Vista
Teams use
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association—Memeber
- Richmond VA Medical Center—Richmond, VA
- Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center—Gainesville, FL
- Mountain States Health Alliance Hospitals—Johnson City, TN
- Wellmont Health System Hospitals—Johnson City, TN
- Mountain Home VA Medical Center—Johnson City, TN
- Phi Sigma Theta National Honors Fraternity – Member
- Healthworks & HealthSouth—Morgantown, WV
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Highly Proficient in CPRS, BCMA, VISTA
- TMS up to date.
- HIPPA and Privacy compliance
- Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Certification
- Aquatic Exercise Association Certification
- HIPAA and Privacy compliance
- EMT Certification
- National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Pressure Ulcer training
Timeline
RN on Inpatient Surgical Unit(2F)
Central Virginia VA Healthcare System
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
RN
Malcolm Randal VA Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
P-14 Indexer
Virginia Department of Taxation
05.2007 - 06.2014Read More
West Virginia University
Bachelor's Degree from Exercise Physiology, Aquatic Therapy
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Some College Coursework from Pre-EMS-Paramedic, Pre-Nursing
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East Tennessee State University
Accelerated Bachelor's Degree from Nursing
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