Debbie Richey
North Port,FL
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Advent Health, excelling in patient assessment and discharge planning. Proven leader in training staff and advocating for patient needs, delivering compassionate care while ensuring clinical documentation accuracy. Skilled in cardiac monitoring, I effectively support families during critical moments, enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated interventions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Advent Health
Port Charlotte, Florida
09.2018 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Conducted rounds on assigned units on a regular basis.
RN
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided pre and post-operative care to cardiac patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
RN
Regional Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
05.2007 - 12.2015
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Home Care RN
Good Samaritan Home Health Care
Vincennes, IN
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
- Evaluated response to interventions by monitoring symptoms, progress toward goals, laboratory values and other pertinent data.
- Performed physical assessments of patients in order to identify health problems or risks that may require medical attention or further evaluation.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration and self-care techniques.
Home Care Case Manager
Guardian Angels Home Health
Sullivan, Indiana
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2000
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Team leadership
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Staff training
- Discharge planning
Timeline
RN
Advent Health
09.2018 - Current
RN
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 09.2018
RN
Regional Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2015
Home Care RN
Good Samaritan Home Health Care
01.2002 - 05.2007
Home Care Case Manager
Guardian Angels Home Health
12.2000 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
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