Cecilia Lacy
Cary,NC
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN with 17+ years of Medical-Surgical experience ,offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Compassionate, Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse RN
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Boca Raton, Florida
04.2024 - Current
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards in diverse clinical environments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Safely administered scheduled medications per hospital protocol
Registered Nurse
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
Matthews, North Carolina
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Travel Nurse RN
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Boca Grande, Florida
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed medication inventory and supplies, ensuring availability for patient care.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures when performing duties related to patient care.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Safely administer patient medications per provider order
Registered Nurse - Float Nurse
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington, North Carolina
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Float to selected specialty clinic offices on daily basis as assigned (vascular surgery, oncology, general surgery, pulmonary, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology)and assist with procedures, scheduling, patient care, patient education
Registered Nurse,Cardiac- Medical-Surgical Unit
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Mercy Hospital
Charlotte, NC
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Safely administered medications as ordered by providers
Education
Diploma - Nursing - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC12-2006
High School Diploma -
Northwest School of The Arts
Charlotte, NC06-2002
Pre- Nursing - Nursing
UNC- Charlotte
CharlotteSkills
- Medication administration
- Cardiac care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic medical records
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Patient assessments
- Respiratory care
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Travel Nurse RN
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
02.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Nurse RN
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
03.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse - Float Nurse
Wilmington Health Associates
08.2016 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse,Cardiac- Medical-Surgical Unit
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Mercy Hospital
04.2007 - 08.2012
Diploma - Nursing - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Northwest School of The Arts
Pre- Nursing - Nursing
UNC- Charlotte