Faron Antoine
Registered Nurse
Richmond,VA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities gathered over 40 years of experience. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven self starter.
Seeking to maintain a remote, work from home, part-time position. Ready for new challenges utilizing interpersonal, problem-solving and excellent time management skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
St Mary's Hospital
09.2008 - Current
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coordinated with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other specialists to ensure seamless integration of care services for patients'' unique needs.
- Assessed patients'' progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, building trust that facilitated open communication about personal health concerns and goals for rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed wound care effectively, utilizing appropriate dressings and techniques to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the rehabilitation unit, reducing incidents significantly over time.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, offering a compassionate presence during difficult times of transition and recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of care possible during their rehabilitation journey.
- Facilitated patient goal-setting, empowering individuals to take ownership of their rehabilitation progress and achieve optimal outcomes in a timely manner.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2008
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Quality Manager
USAF
09.2001 - 04.2003
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Drove process standardization by creating and implementing SOPs, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by monitoring and addressing customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet JACHO compliance requirements.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Championed data-driven decision making by conducting regular reviews of performance metrics and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrates high levels of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethics.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mt St Vincent
The Bronx, NY06.1983
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Pain Management
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Anesthetics Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Cardiac monitoring
- Airway Management
- Wound Care
- Intake and discharge
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Preparation
- Discharge Planning
- Anesthesia recovery
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Health Education
- Microsoft Office
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Documentation
- Records Maintenance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Discharge Planning
- Anesthesia recovery
- Microsoft Office
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Health Data Management
Work Availability
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Quote
A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
St Mary's Hospital
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
05.2008 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2008
Quality Manager
USAF
09.2001 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mt St Vincent
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