RICHARD C. BOYD II, RN
Duncanville,TX
Summary
Award-winning Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience serving a broad-ranging clinical mix of patients. Keen understanding of standardized treatment protocols within rehabilitation and med/surg units. Praised bedside manner with proven history of conscientious, compassionate, holistic-minded patient care and competent nursing practice resulting in exemplary safety records, high patient satisfaction ratings, and improved patient outcome scores.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Assisted in quality improvement projects that led to improved patient satisfaction scores related to nursing care delivery.
- Improved clinical skills through hands-on training and consistent feedback from experienced nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Of Arlington
03.2023 - 08.2024
- PRN House Supervisor and Unit Secretary
- Served as liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforting and counseling patients and families throughout care process.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Supported new nurse graduates during their transition into professional practice, boosting retention rates within healthcare organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dallas College El Centro
Dallas12.2023
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX12.2013
Skills
- Nursing Leadership and Supervision
- Nurse Preceptor and Educator
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes Management
- EKG Administration
- Wound Care & Wound Vacs
- Respiratory Care/Therapy
- Ostomy Care/Management
- Blood Product Transfusion
Certification
- NIH Stroke Certification- April 2024
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -Updated June 2023
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - Updated June 2024
Accomplishments
09/2024- DAISY Award
10/2023- Gold Star Review Award
09/2023- Gold Star Review Award
08/2023- Gold Star Review Award
07/2023- Gold Star Review Award
12/2019- CEO Star: Nurse of the Year
10/2014- CNO Nurse of the Month
06/2014- CNO Nurse of the Month
Memberships
DAISY Foundation
-September 2024- present
American Nurses Association
-February 2024- present
Fall Prevention Committee
-October 2014 - present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Of Arlington
03.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2023
- NIH Stroke Certification- April 2024
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -Updated June 2023
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - Updated June 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dallas College El Centro
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
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