Delores Beck
Lexington,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care history in direct patient care, 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston_Salem, North Carolina
04.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston_Salem, North Carolina
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC12.2014
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Honest and Ethical
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Emotional Support
- Reliable and Responsible
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
American Heart Association ACLS certification-2022
American Heart Association BLS certification-2022
Ultrasound IV insertion certified-2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
03.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
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