Dee Cole
Columbus,MS
Summary
Caring , hardworking registered nurse with 34 years of nursing experience in antepartum and postpartum. Specialized in the area of high-risk obstetrics and offering certification in inpatient obstetrics ( RNC-OB). Also has had experience in labor and delivery, gynecology, mental health, well newborn, outpatient pediatrics, and forensic nursing. Successful at providing compassionate patient care and collaborating with nursing staff and physicians.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Nurse
Tuscaloosa SAFE Center
Tuscaloosa , AL
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Approached victims carefully to avoid adding extra trauma during forensic examinations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement personnel to document evidence related to criminal cases.
- Collected biological samples from patients and documented results in patient files.
- Counseled victims of sexual assault on available resources and options for follow-up care.
- Conducted interviews with victims or witnesses to obtain information about the incident or crime scene.
- Administered medications to treat injuries and prevent complications.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle
Columbus, MS
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
Little Rock, AR
12.1993 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring to high risk antepartum patients, including assessment of vital signs, fetal heart tones, and documentation.
- Performed physical assessments on high risk antepartum patients to identify potential complications or problems.
- Educated patients and families about their conditions and treatments to ensure understanding of the medical plan of care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician within the scope of practice.
- Identified early signs of preterm labor and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information using electronic health records system.
- Conducted therapeutic communication techniques with patients to provide emotional support during difficult times.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures in response to life threatening situations.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Little Rock, AR
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Recorded patients' medical history and vital statistics in medical records.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Assessed patient needs including, taking vital signs and blood draws .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR1990
Skills
- Documenting vitals and electronic fetal monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration expert
- Postpartum and Antepartum care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Prenatal care
- Electronic charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Medical forensic examinations
- Psychiatric and mental health care
Additional training
Completed Adult/Adolescent SANE training course in 2022
Timeline
Forensic Nurse
Tuscaloosa SAFE Center
01.2023 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle
01.2020 - Current
Clinic Registered Nurse
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2019
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
12.1993 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
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