COURTNEY QUALLS
Blountville,TN
Summary
Hardworking, driven, highly motivated, and experienced nursing professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging experienced work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, quality-focused, and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Kingsport, TN
10.2005 - Current
- Have been a primary nurse for Dr. Sago for 16 years, managing clinic, multitasking, problem solving, seating patients, and scribing in the electronic medical record.
- Responsible for solely overseeing the biopsy book, making sure all patient skin cancers are treated in a timely manner for 5 physicians and 4 midlevel providers.
- Overseeing my providers schedule and using my clinical judgement to work patients in that need to be seen sooner.
- Have been the "go to" nurse for all questions regarding the government enrolled IPledge program for patients on accutane.
- Prepare and educate patients about surgical procedures and treatment plans.
- Assists physician during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Manage multiple tasks while seeing patients and providing timely, high quality care.
- Educate patients about their diagnosis, medication, and treatment plan.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintains a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Protects patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Maintains confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
REGISTERED NURSE - LABOR AND DELIVERY
INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTER
Kingsport, TN
07.2004 - 09.2005
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on labor and delivery, providing direct care to patient and newborn.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications, and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care, and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their medications, nutrition requirements, and pain management strategies.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPPA guidelines and measures.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN NURSING -
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Big Stone Gap, VA05.2004
Skills
- attention to detail
- leadership
- problem solving
- critical thinking
Certification
CPR
References
References available upon request
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
10.2005 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - LABOR AND DELIVERY
INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTER
07.2004 - 09.2005
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN NURSING -
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE