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Connie Roberts

Registered Nurse
Beaumont,United States

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Public Health Nurse

Jefferson County Public Health
Beaumont, TX
07.2006 - Current
  • Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Make nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment.
  • Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during Covid disease outbreak, while advising on protective measures.
  • Treating patients with respect and dignity, and giving attention to individual needs.
  • Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness.
  • Managed over 25-30 patient calls per day.
  • Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.

Hospice Nurse

Harbor Hospice
Beaumont, TX
07.2005 - 07.2006
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX
01.1997 - 07.2005
    • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
    • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
    • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
    • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
    • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
    • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse, Rheumatology

Rheumatology Associates Of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
03.1995 - 12.1996
  • Provided direct patient care, administered medications and treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Telephone triage, providing support and advice to patients
  • Recording medical history and symptoms.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.1990 - 05.1994

Skills

Personable and trustworthy

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Timeline

Public Health Nurse

Jefferson County Public Health
07.2006 - Current

Hospice Nurse

Harbor Hospice
07.2005 - 07.2006

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.1997 - 07.2005

Registered Nurse, Rheumatology

Rheumatology Associates Of Beaumont
03.1995 - 12.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lamar University
08.1990 - 05.1994

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