Evelyn Dudley
Burgaw,NC
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Novant Home Health
Burgaw, North Carolina
03.2015 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
RN Float Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, North Carolina
06.1997 - 03.2015
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients in the float pool.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing quality patient care services.
- Administered prescribed medications as ordered by physicians according to established guidelines.
- Conducted initial assessments of newly admitted patients and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented changes in patient's conditions accurately in the EHR system.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of new developments in the field of nursing.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering safe and high quality patient care.
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC06-1997
Nursing Education
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCSkills
- Healthcare regulations
- Quality Improvement
- Utilization review
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Medication Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound Care
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Cardiac Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Colostomy care familiarity
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Novant Home Health
03.2015 - Current
RN Float Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.2015
Associate of Arts - Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
Nursing Education
Pitt Community College