Farah Rock
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional and passionate educator with excellent program management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about documentation, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator - Middle School & High School Science
The Academy Of Coastal Carolina
08.2020 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Lead Coordinator for School's American Heart Association (AHA) Kids Heart Challenge 2020-present
- Volunteer Youth Volleyball Coach 2021-present
- Completed School Nurse Tasks as needed
- Developed, prepared and implemented curriculum and lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in active and engaging ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Staff RN - PRN Float Pool Critical Care
McLeod Seacoast
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered exceptional, culturally-appropriate care to patients and families on multiple units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, & ER.
- Collaborated with levels of healthcare providers in prioritizing patient cases and resources.
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Staff RN - Surgical Stepdown Unit/Telemetry
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
03.2014 - 06.2021
- Served as relief charge RN and permanent charge RN throughout this time, participated in Clinical Ladder program to promote continuous improvement.
- Served unit as a Nursing Preceptor training new hire RN's (including transfers, new graduates, and travel nurses), nursing mentor to new-graduate RN's
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Unit Supervisor/Nurse Leader Surgical Stepdown
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed up to 9 nurses and CNA's and nursing activities in a 26-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Trained new nurses as nursing preceptor in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Staff Registered Nurse
Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Lead RN for 28-32 long term care residents and short term rehabilitation patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Latta High School
Latta, SC05.2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Program and Classroom Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Organizational Abilities
- Computer Software Use
- Instruction and Leadership
- Documentation
Accomplishments
-Nomination for "Best of Brunswick" Teacher School year 2022-2023
-Heart of Gold Recipient from American Heart Association 2023
-Heart of Gold Recipient from American Heart Association 2022
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - SC #270217
- BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association - issued: 02/2023, renewal 02/2025
Timeline
Educator - Middle School & High School Science
The Academy Of Coastal Carolina
08.2020 - Current
Staff RN - PRN Float Pool Critical Care
McLeod Seacoast
06.2020 - 08.2021
Unit Supervisor/Nurse Leader Surgical Stepdown
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
10.2015 - 12.2017
Staff RN - Surgical Stepdown Unit/Telemetry
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
03.2014 - 06.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Francis Marion University
High School Diploma -
Latta High School
- Licensed Registered Nurse - SC #270217
- BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association - issued: 02/2023, renewal 02/2025
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