Rachel Nelson
Chattanooga,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience providing high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare settings. Skilled in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care. Adept at managing a wide range of clinical procedures, patient education, and utilizing electronic health records (EHR) systems to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care. Known for strong communication skills, helpful to coworkers when in need, and a commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families. Eager to leverage clinical expertise and compassionate care to contribute to the success of a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Erlanger Health System
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Full time, 36 hours/week.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Full time, 36 hours/week.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Psychiatric Nurse
Focus Treatment Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Full time, 36 hours/week.
- Providing direct patient care to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction.
- Assisting physicians in developing treatment plans.
- Performing patient assessments.
- Monitoring a patient's progress.
- Administering medications and pain management services.
- Teaching patients positive ways to stay sober to prevent relapsing.
- Monitoring patients who are going through withdrawal.
- Teaching patients coping skills needed to succeed in life.
- Facilitating people in their recovery from addiction to alcohol or illicit drugs.
- Taking into consideration the person’s mental and physical health as well as psycho-social factors.
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Parkridge Valley
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Full time, 36 hours/week.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia05.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Patient Safety & Infection Control
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
Certification
Registered Nurse, TN multi-state license, # 256673, expires 10/31/2025
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
Erlanger Health System
05.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - 04.2023
Psychiatric Nurse
Focus Treatment Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Parkridge Valley
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
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