Deborah Priestley
Independence,MO
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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Oncology expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Home Health Care
06.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital re-admissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Register Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Created efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Missousi State University
Warrensburg, Missouri05.1984
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound Care
- Acute care expertise
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care specialist
- Home Health Care
- Oncology authority
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment Planning
- At-risk patient care
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Evaluation
- Emotional awareness
- Family Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Supervision
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- IV setup
- Palliative care awareness
- Intravenous therapy
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
- National Oncology Nurse Certification (ANCC)
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Home Health Care
06.2022 - Current
Register Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Missousi State University
- National Oncology Nurse Certification (ANCC)
- Basic Life Support Certification
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