Chelsea Temple
Registered Nurse
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with career history in direct patient care, care of the critically ill patient, 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. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
VCU Health Neuroscience ICU
Richmond, VA
04.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized critically ill patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care during the patient's stay in the Neuroscience ICU.
- Knowledgeable in titration of multiple drips including vasoactive and sedative drips.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts in order to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, continuous IV medication drips, and CRRT.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA 08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
undefinedCertification
ACLS
Timeline
ACLS
09-2022
CPR
09-2022
Registered Nurse
VCU Health Neuroscience ICU
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2005 - 12.2009
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