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Connie Robinson

Florence,SC

Summary

Registered Nurse with 23+ years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across Medical Surgical, dialysis, some LTACH to include some level of intensive care. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with mental health issues. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Manager

Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2023 - Current
    • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
    • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
    • Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 21-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
    • Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
    • Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
    • Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
    • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
    • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
    • Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
    • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
    • Counseled families to improve communication.

Staff/Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2020 - 08.2023
  • Covered up to 7 clinics in the area
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Staff Nurse

Regency Hospital Company LLC
08.2022 - 04.2023

Cared for the long term critical patient population. Cared for up to 6 patients. Some on ventilators, requiring multiple IV drips and rehab.

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Fresenius Medical Care NA
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • 12Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.

Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 21-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.

  • Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
  • Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
  • Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
  • Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Counseled families to improve communication.
  • Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.

Staff Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2006 - 07.2019
    • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
    • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
    • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
    • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
    • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
    • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
    • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Staff Nurse

Palmetto Infusion Svc
01.2016 - 01.2017
    • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
    • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
    • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
    • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
    • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
    • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
    • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Hemodialysis Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Staff Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2006
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
07.2000

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Vital Signs Measurement
  • Patient Admission
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Care
  • Team Development
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Manager

Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

Regency Hospital Company LLC
08.2022 - 04.2023

Staff/Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2020 - 08.2023

Clinical Nurse Manager

Fresenius Medical Care NA
06.2019 - 11.2020

Staff Nurse

Palmetto Infusion Svc
01.2016 - 01.2017

Hemodialysis Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 02.2010

Staff Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2006 - 07.2019

Staff Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College
Connie Robinson