Denise Woolcutt, RN-BC
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Perform in home foot care for 6 clients daily
- Assess feet for injuries, ulcers, neuropathy, venous insufficiency
- Trim toenails and calluses
- Provide skin care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
RN Staff Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs. Average of 10 admissions daily.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breeches
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Team Leader, Orthopedics and Podiatry
Kaiser Permanente
12.2005 - 01.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates..
- Provided direct patient care and determined next course of action..
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on an average of 30 daily incoming patient telephone calls and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
American River College
Sacramento, CACertificate of Completion - Introduction To Perioperative Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, ORSkills
- Basic Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Epicare
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric Advanced Life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cultural competence
Certification
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (RN-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
Timeline
RN
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 02.2021
RN Team Leader, Orthopedics and Podiatry
Kaiser Permanente
12.2005 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
American River College
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To Perioperative Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
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