Denise Barber, BSN, RN
Sanford,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with 30 plus years of experience in medical-surgical hospital settings and 10 years concurrently specializing in urology. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, compassionate care in fast-paced hospital environments. Consistently received top evaluations for clinical performance, work ethic, and adherence to hospital standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst , NC
01.2005 - Current
- Delivers comprehensive bedside nursing care for a diverse patient population on a 27-bed, fast-paced medical-surgical unit, while executing charge nurse duties as needed.
- Provides float pool experience (two years) and current flexibility to float to urology, surgical, oncology, GI, orthopedic, dialysis, medical, pediatric, neurology, and outpatient service divisions.
- Provides experience in monitoring, pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care and conscious sedation for patients requiring bronchoscopy.
- Documents patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Assesses and prepares patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Utilizes evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Responds quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Implements pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Exhibits professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Maintains accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Supports new staff members by providing orientation, precepting, supporting nurse externs, and mentorship to the medical-surgical unit procedures and protocols.
- Participates in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's conditions.
- Adheres to hospital infection prevention, safety, and quality control guidelines.
- Provides expert knowledge base and management of IV lines, central lines, and infusion therapy, Airway management/ eiquipment, medical and monitoring equipment, drains, pain management, etc.
- Provides patient advocacy ensuring adherance to ethical and legal standards.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments with evaluation of therapeutic responses.
- Promotes safe and calm environment for complex patients.
- Provides expert early assessment and priority nursing intervention skills to prevent progression of disease, early deterioration, and promotes optimal patient outcomes through early detection and proactive health management.
- Advocates for patient safety, legal, and ethical standards of care.
- Provides comprehensive patient and family education on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, and discharge care to promote recovery, and prevent readmissions.
- Reference: Beth Yost, BSN, RN (former nurse manager 2007-2022) #(910)-639-3226. Available for contact.
Registered Nurse
Sanford Surgical Specialites
Sanford, NC
03.2007 - 08.2017
- Conducted thorough evaluations and documentation of patients' medical histories related to urologic health.
- Performed and assisted with diagnostic tests (lab draws, ultrasounds, sperm analysis, kidney analysis, urinalysis, cytology, etc. related to urological diagnosis determination.
- Assisted in assessment, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans in conjunction with the urologist to promote prevention, intervention, treatment, and management, of complex urological health conditions.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted individualized patient treatments as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provided pre-assessment, education scheduling, and post procedural patient care for urological surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and their families about urological conditions, treatment options, surgical interventions, including pre- and post-operative care, lifestyle modification, medication management, etc.management etc.
- Assisted the surgeon with inner office procedures such as vasectomies, circumcisions, cystoscopies, pellets, Botox therapy, BCG installation, etc.
- Provided hospital outpatient pre-procedural preparation and post procedure monitoring of the patient receiving ESWL treatment including intra-office follow up care.
- Performed specialized diagnostic urodynamic testing for the patient and urologist.
- References: Laura Farmer. # (919) 499-7430 (former manager) and Beverly McNeill. # (910) 890-0643 (coworker). Both available for contact. Urologist retired in 2017, office closed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Central Carolina Hospital
Sanford , NC
05.1995 - 09.2008
- Performed full-time charge nurse responsibilities, including bedside nursing in a fast-paced 25-bed medical-surgical and pediatric unit.
- Responsibilities mirrored those of my current employment at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, with the additional nursing duties to deliver pre- and post-procedural care for outpatients receiving cardiac cath and ESWL services, including preparation, monitoring, recovery support, and patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC06-2008
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Safety compliance
- Patient focus
- Leadership and mentoring
- Professionalism and communication
- Critical thinking and judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NC. 1994-current. 134595
- BLS current AHA
- PALS current AHA
- ACLS current AHA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sanford Surgical Specialites
03.2007 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
01.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Central Carolina Hospital
05.1995 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University