Deborah Chow
Aiken,SC
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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken , SC
10.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Office Nurse
Internal Medicine Associates Of Aiken
Aiken, South Carolina
04.2012 - 05.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Checked patient's in for Doctor's appointments; performed vital signs and assessment prior to office visit with physician
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Occasionally performed sterile PICC line dressing changes as needed and Aralast and Venofer IV infusions as needed
- Diabetes teaching to newly diagnosed and uncontrolled diabetic patients
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Primary Care Physician's office in challenging busy environment
- Updated patient charts using EHR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Registered Nurse
Professional Case Management
Aiken, SC
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising Case Manager
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Staff Nurse, Hospital Float Pool
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken, SC
09.2008 - 04.2012
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates for review by other care team members
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Managed all elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
- Identified the learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Assessed the physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI2000
Skills
- Home care
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient consultation
- Preventative health
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Preventive Healthcare
- Intramuscular Injections
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
Additional Information
From 10/2002 - 9/2008: I was a stay at home mom.
References provided upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aiken Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Professional Case Management
06.2019 - 10.2021
Office Nurse
Internal Medicine Associates Of Aiken
04.2012 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse, Hospital Float Pool
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
09.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
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