Rebecca Ritch
Mars Hill,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience in LTC Management in a facilities with 50+ nursing staff. . Proven track record in working with all depts. to ensure good survey outcomes. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, contributing to a culture of safety and high-quality care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Sanstone Health & Rehab Center
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted in patient care and comfort through effective communication and empathy.
- Supported nursing team with routine assessments and documentation of patient vital signs.
- Participated in maintaining a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of care services.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Director of Nursing Services
Orchard Valley Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2012 - 06.2023
- Developed nursing policies to enhance patient care quality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving workflow efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Led staff training initiatives focused on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to improve data accuracy and accessibility for nursing staff.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and promote professional development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Managed budgeting for nursing services, ensuring resource allocation aligned with departmental goals.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through feedback mechanisms and team engagement strategies.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Optimized nurse scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels without compromising on quality of care or employee wellbeing.
- Established effective communication channels between nursing staff and other departments, improving overall hospital functionality.
- Reduced medication errors by standardizing medication administration procedures.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions accordingly.
- Mentored nursing staff in clinical skills development, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
- Implemented innovative strategies to address nursing shortages while maintaining high standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated work performance of 50 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical College
Asheville, NC08-1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Tracheostomy care
- Team coordination
- High level of autonomy
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Sanstone Health & Rehab Center
08.2024 - 09.2025
Director of Nursing Services
Orchard Valley Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2012 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical College
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