Deidra Gilpin-Chalmers, RN, ONC
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse II at BayCare's Orthopedic institute in Mease Dunedin Hospital. I am Orthopedic Nurse Certified and have extensive knowledge of the total joint pathways used to provide excellent post-operative care to our patients. I won the Nursing Excellence WOW award for all of Mease Dunedin Hospital back in 2018.
I fill in often for Charge Nurse as well as Patient Care Leader.
Overview
2014
2014
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baycare Health System - Mease Dunedin Hospital
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies, procedures, and use of medical equipment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Cross trained for Charge nurse since 2017 and would fill in when needed
- Cross trained for Patient Care Leader and also trained new hire Patient Care Leader.
Patient Care Technician
BayCare Health System - Mease Dunedin Hospital
05.2003 - 03.2013
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, maintaining accurate patient records.
- Assisted in the mobility and transfer of patients, applying proper techniques to prevent injury.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, supporting infection control protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Precepting
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for best patient outcomes
Certification
- Orthopaedic Nurse Certified - obtained 12/19/2017 - expires 2028
- BLS certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
BayCare Health System - Mease Dunedin Hospital
05.2003 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Baycare Health System - Mease Dunedin Hospital
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College