Deborah Dauphinee - Hursh
Spencerport
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Rochester Regional Health, excelling in patient advocacy and wound management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and critical care, demonstrating strong clinical judgment in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering a supportive healing environment.
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health - Rochester, NY
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge procedures, and follow-up care instructions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes within the unit.
- Demonstrated adaptability to changing environments, handling multiple priorities with efficiency during high-demand situations.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York, NY09-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Wound management techniques
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Compassionate care delivery
- Discharge planning support
- Emergency response skills
- Therapeutic communication strategies
- HIPAA compliance measures
- Patient advocacy practices
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Family support and education
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Emergency response
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- Emergency procedures
- Data collection
- Emotional awareness
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Acute care expertise
- Medical recordkeeping
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Palliative care awareness
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse
- MSN - Medical Surgical Nursing
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Intravenous Training
- CPR Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health - Rochester, NY
12.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College