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Deborah Cook

Registered Nurse

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mitchell County Hospital
Beloit, KS
05.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
  • Skillfully performed IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.

Registered Nurse

Hillsboro Community Hospital
Hillsboro, KS
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes accurately for timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication use.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Chapman Valley Manor
Chapman, KS
10.2011 - 10.2017
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and reduce hospital readmission rates.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in patient care delivery within the unit.
  • Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary rounds, ensuring comprehensive care approaches were followed.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
05-2011

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Certification

TNCC, CPR certified

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