Estelle Hatcher
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Experienced pediatric nurse skilled in direct patient care, medication management, and emergency response. Proven ability to assess and monitor pediatric patients, ensuring compliance with medical documentation and facilitating effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
Wilmington, North Carolina
02.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to children with complex medical needs.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for pediatric patients.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition and observed changes in patients' health status to inform physicians' decisions.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation to ensure compliance and support quality patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety during life-threatening events.
Private Caregiver
Gt Independence
Sturgis, Michigan
04.2017 - Current
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Administered prescribed medications, following strict guidelines.
Private Duty Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
Wilmington, North Carolina
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided direct patient care to children with complex medical needs.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for pediatric patients.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Pediatric Health Line
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided telephone triage services to patients in need of medical advice.
- Assessed patient symptoms and provided appropriate care recommendations.
- Determined whether a caller's complaint is an emergency situation requiring immediate referral to a physician or urgent care facility.
- Managed high call volumes while maintaining quality service standards.
- Documented patient interactions in electronic health record systems.
Private Duty Nurse
PSA Healthcare
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy management, medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
- Provided direct patient care to children with complex medical needs.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for pediatric patients.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patients' condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or life threatening events.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
NC Children's Hospital
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
10.2008 - 12.2011
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Performed nursing assessments such as vital signs, intake and output measurements and weight monitoring.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated families on pediatric care and health management strategies.
- Instructed parents and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, diet restrictions, safety precautions.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, North Carolina
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Maintained patient records and updated information as needed.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted in transferring patients safely between beds and wheelchairs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05-2008
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Quality documentation
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
02.2025 - Current
Private Caregiver
Gt Independence
04.2017 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
04.2016 - 04.2017
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Pediatric Health Line
02.2014 - 02.2015
Private Duty Nurse
PSA Healthcare
08.2009 - 01.2014
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
NC Children's Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Catawba Valley Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lenoir-Rhyne University