Deborah Hufstetler
Leesburg
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience enhancing patient outcomes through critical care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, I excel in delivering compassionate care, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Expert in maintaining privacy and advocating for patients and their families.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Floyd
03.2014 - Current
- Experienced in neuro, float pool and cardiac care units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center, Anniston, AL
06.2013 - 03.2014
- ICU nurse
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
American Traveler
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Medical and surgical ICU. Neuro stepdown.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Medical and surgical ICU.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Redmond Regional Medical Center
06.2003 - 09.2009
- Charge and staff nurse.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Baptist Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Night shift superviser.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Redmond Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 09.2001
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Health and Rehab
05.1999 - 12.1999
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Power Production Specialist
United States Air Force
01.1985 - 01.1995
- Developed training materials for new hires, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and skill development among team members.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive monitoring of system performance and scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05.1999
Instructor Technology - Technical Intruction
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.1991
Electrical Power Systems - Power Plants, Mobile Generator, Switch Gear And Me
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Critical care
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Floyd
03.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center, Anniston, AL
06.2013 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse
American Traveler
09.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
Redmond Regional Medical Center
06.2003 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Baptist Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse
Redmond Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 09.2001
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Health and Rehab
05.1999 - 12.1999
Power Production Specialist
United States Air Force
01.1985 - 01.1995
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Instructor Technology - Technical Intruction
Community College of The Air Force
Electrical Power Systems - Power Plants, Mobile Generator, Switch Gear And Me
Community College of The Air Force
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