Gail Houston
Maiden,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, CWOCN
Frye Regional Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Frye Regional Medical Center
10.1998 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
RN, Home Care
IVNA Richmond, VA/VNA Of Metro Detroit/Mercy HH
01.1988 - 10.1998
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mercy Hospital
06.1982 - 09.1987
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Diploma of Completion - Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing
Emory
Atlanta, GA11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte05.1982
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Managing Deadlines
- Resource Allocation
Certification
Certified Wound, Certified Ostomy, Certified Continence Nurse
Timeline
RN, CWOCN
Frye Regional Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Frye Regional Medical Center
10.1998 - Current
RN, Home Care
IVNA Richmond, VA/VNA Of Metro Detroit/Mercy HH
01.1988 - 10.1998
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mercy Hospital
06.1982 - 09.1987
Diploma of Completion - Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing
Emory
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC - Charlotte, NC
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