Hi, I’m
Debra Draper
MARYVILLE,TN
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
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Methodist Medical Center
RN
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
UT Medical Center
RN
01.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Operating Room RN
06.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Blount Memorial Hospital
RN/LPN
06.2008 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Roane State Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05.2015
Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaGary, IN
Practical Nursing Certificate from Nursing
01.2007
Indiana University NorthwestGary, IN
Certificate from Phlebotomy/Medical Coding
01.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Direct Patient Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- EMR Systems
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Sick Visitation Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
RN
Methodist Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
RN
UT Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2020
Operating Room RN
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 01.2018
RN/LPN
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2017
Roane State Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Practical Nursing Certificate from Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Certificate from Phlebotomy/Medical Coding