Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Reading, church choir, wreath making, spending time with my grandsons and family.
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Evelyn Vinson

Walhalla,SC

Summary

Accomplished Nurse with a proven track record at Prisma Health Upstate/Oconee Memorial Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient assessments and education, adept at infection control, and known for exceptional clinical judgment. Excelled in mentoring new staff, fostering professional growth and improving patient satisfaction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Retirement

05.2023 - Current
Retired mainly to be caretaker of my husband, who passed away last October, 2023.

Nurse

Prisma Health Upstate/Oconee Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 05.2023
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
05.2007

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment

Accomplishments

I accomplished 20 years with Oconee Memorial Hospital. During that time, I mentored and was preceptor to numerous students and new nurses for the 6th Surgical Specialty floor. With several working within the Prisma Healthcare system today.

Reading, church choir, wreath making, spending time with my grandsons and family.

My grandsons are Grayson, 8 and Jaxan, 19 months with a  new expectancy on the way next year. 

I have always loved being a part of a choir since my High School days in chorus. My church choir meets each Tuesday night to practice, it is close to my heart to be apart of a group that honors our Lord in music and song.

Reading has always been a favorite, I enjoy clean romantic novels and am now reading books to study scripture and learn more of the Hebrew meaning of the scriptures and modern day application of scripture.

I began wreath making with my husband before he became so sick. Then after he died, I started on my own making them to help with extra income and fill my time with something I enjoy.

Jigsaw puzzles are a favorite also, I don't have as much time with my grandsons, but I fit a few in occasionally.

Timeline

Retirement

05.2023 - Current

Nurse

Prisma Health Upstate/Oconee Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 05.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tri County Technical College
Evelyn Vinson