Denise Staley
Longview,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Offering expertise with Critical Care and LTAC specialty.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse - LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Longview, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Streamlined communication between the dialysis team, ensuring timely updates on patient progress and changes in treatment plans.
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper handling of equipment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff by fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional development opportunities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of kidney disease by closely monitoring lab results trends over time.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing their emotional needs and supporting them throughout the dialysis process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, including treatment details and any observed reactions or side effects from therapy.
Registered Nurse - LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Longview, TX
06.2003 - 06.2009
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols, optimizing clinical practices for improved patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities regularly, staying current on best practices for delivering high-quality nursing care in the LTAC setting.
- Administered intravenous therapies safely and accurately while monitoring potential side effects closely, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into their roles within the LTAC setting.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Longview, TX
09.2008 - 11.2008
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality hemodialysis care and monitoring vital signs during treatment.
- Effectively managed emergency situations arising during dialysis treatments such as hypotensive episodes or access site bleeding.
Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
06.1996 - 10.2004
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05.1995
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Disease Prevention
- Cardiac monitors
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Administering immunizations
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Acute care expertise
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Management
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Care
- Family Education
- Cardiac Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Collecting vitals
Certification
BLS/ACLS certified
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse - LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
01.2010 - Current
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Medical Center
12.2008 - 06.2010
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
09.2008 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse - LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
06.2003 - 06.2009
Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Medical Center
06.1996 - 10.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kilgore College