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Doris Greene

Doris Greene

Spartanburg,SC

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and clinical management, notably at Agape Care Community. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy. Proven leadership in coordinating interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient care.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Agape Care Community
12.2016 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Nurse Clinical Manager

MSA
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Nurse Clinical Manager

Agape Hospice Care
03.2011 - 12.2015

Managed interdisciplinary team of nurses, home aids, chaplans and social workers as well as marketers an doctors in the care of Hospice patients both in the homes and facilities.

Managed the everyday workings of the office and coordinated business with the corporate office.

RN Case Manager

Samaritan Care Hospice
04.2008 - 02.2011

Case management of 13-18 home or facility hospice patients.

Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to manage patient's care at End of Life and provide support to the families and caregivers.

RN Case Manager

Amedisys Home Health
03.2008 - 03.2010
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

Staff Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.1996 - 03.2003
  • 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.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Staff Nurse

Mary Black Memorial Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1997

Provide bedside care to patients in ICU, Telemetry and Emergency departments.

Clinical Manager

Doctors Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 04.1991
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - AD Nursing

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
05.1985

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Limestone College
Gaffney, SC
05.1980

High School Diploma -

Cowpens High School
Cowpens, SC
05.1976

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family Education
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Critical Care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication Distribution
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Precepting
  • Patient Discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • EMR Systems
  • Team Coordination
  • Performing EKGs
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency Response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medical assessment
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient Counseling
  • Staff Supervision
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient Relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness
  • Data Collection
  • HIPAA Education
  • Emergency Care
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Health screening
  • Cardiac Care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Case Management
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Removing sutures
  • Palliative care awareness
  • FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Medical Records Management
  • Managing deadlines
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Preventive health
  • Family advocacy
  • Seizure Management
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Medical evaluation
  • At-risk patient care
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Call triaging
  • Home Health Care
  • Supply Restocking
  • Evaluations
  • Home care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Agape Care Community
12.2016 - Current

Nurse Clinical Manager

MSA
12.2015 - 12.2016

Nurse Clinical Manager

Agape Hospice Care
03.2011 - 12.2015

RN Case Manager

Samaritan Care Hospice
04.2008 - 02.2011

RN Case Manager

Amedisys Home Health
03.2008 - 03.2010

Staff Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.1996 - 03.2003

Staff Nurse

Mary Black Memorial Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1997

Clinical Manager

Doctors Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 04.1991

Associate Degree in Nursing - AD Nursing

University of South Carolina Upstate

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Limestone College

High School Diploma -

Cowpens High School

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Care RN
  • BLS

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • South Carolina Nurses Association

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

Remote

Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Interests

Reading, crafts, water activities

Doris Greene