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Charlene Hopkins

Martinsburg,WV

Summary

Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Winchester Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Verified medications and health history, preparing patients for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
  • Administered oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications while monitoring patient responses.
  • Executed phase 2 recovery for outpatients to ensure safe post-operative care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Facilitated effective communication to enhance patient satisfaction and demonstrate empathy.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
  • Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
  • Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
  • Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
  • Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Winchester Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Achieved successful patient outcomes across multiple units by adhering to quality care standards.
  • Delivered compassionate nursing care with a strong emphasis on patient safety.
  • Utilized collaborative approaches to enhance overall patient care delivery.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
  • Optimized patient outcomes through proactive identification of potential complications or changes in condition requiring intervention.
  • Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers, securing necessary interventions for optimal care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08-2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV
05-2009

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Proficient in typing at 50 WPM
  • Proficiency with Epic
  • Ability to provide compassionate customer service
  • Precepted student nurses during their Capstone

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Winchester Medical Center
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Winchester Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blue Ridge Community And Technical College

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