Clarissa Peterson
Zebulon,GA
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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
URMC
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Nightingale Nursing Agency
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Educated patients on preventative measures and proper hygiene practices, reducing the spread of infection within communities.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in critical condition, effectively managing their symptoms and needs.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions related to COVID-19 treatments and protocols, staying abreast of current best practices in nursing care during the pandemic.
- Worked closely with hospital staff for seamless integration into existing teams and processes upon arrival at each assignment location.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, adhering to HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Pruitt Home Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when administering medications or performing treatments/procedures ensuring optimal safety and efficacy.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
RN, Emergency Department
Piedmont Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
RN Supervisor
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2009 - 09.2019
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
RN
URMC
05.2003 - 07.2009
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2004
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
URMC
04.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Nightingale Nursing Agency
07.2021 - 04.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Pruitt Home Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
RN, Emergency Department
Piedmont Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020
RN Supervisor
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2009 - 09.2019
RN
URMC
05.2003 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
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