Deborah Garrett
Winchester
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 18 years in emergency and transfer nursing. Skilled in clinical judgment, problem-solving, and triage prioritization, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive care management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Transfer Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester
05.2018 - Current
- Coordinated patient transfers with providers, ensuring timely movement to appropriate facilities.
- Assessed level of care and specialty requirements to determine necessary services for patient transfers.
- Prioritized urgent provider requests while managing concurrent tasks to maintain workflow efficiency.
Emergency Departmen tRN
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester
06.2007 - 05.2018
- Performed triage to prioritize emergency room patients, optimizing care delivery based on urgency.
- Assessed patient conditions under high-pressure emergency situations to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care, enhancing treatment outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and any changes needed in treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical record system.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency department procedures and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite
Harrisonburg, VA05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL06-2001
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL06-1995
High School Diploma -
Handley High School
Roanoke, AL06-1985
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Triage prioritization
- Patient management
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Crisis management
- Clinical judgment
- Problem solving
- Patient education
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Transfer Nurse
Winchester Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Emergency Departmen tRN
Winchester Medical Center
06.2007 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Southern Union State Community College
High School Diploma -
Handley High School