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Donnell Rhodes

Hueytown,AL

Summary

Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes. Caring Infusion Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and support to patients and families. Committed to adding value to healthcare facilities through dynamic interpersonal, relationship building and organizational skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Registered Nurse, Oncology-Hematology

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
05.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bevil State Community College
Sumiton, AL
07.2019

LPN Certification - Nursing

Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL
07.2015

Skills

  • IV Infusion Treatments
  • Infusion Medication Administration
  • IV Administration
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Hematology Oncology
  • PICC Line Maintenance
  • Central Line Port Access
  • Airway Management
  • Monitoring Telemetry
  • Intravenous Procedures
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Oncology-Hematology

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama At Huntsville

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bevil State Community College

LPN Certification - Nursing

Bevill State Community College