Gary Wright
RN
Weatherford,TX
Summary
- Accomplished Registered Nurse with 10 years of expertise in emergency services, patient care and team leadership.
- Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Excellent communication and technical skills. Licensed in Texas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Santa Fe Health and Rehab
Weatherford, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the direct care of 45 residents daily.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Registered Nurse
College Park Nursing and Rehab center
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Monitor patient rehab status
- Monitor and treat 22 patients blood glucose levels during my shift
- Administer prescribed breathing treatments
- Daily assessments of patients.
Registered Nurse ER
Weatherford Regional Medical Center Weatherford Tx
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Work as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency department.
- Provided emergency trauma nursing care such as administering medications, IV fluids and wound care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations such as heart attacks, strokes or trauma cases.
- Performed diagnostic tests including EKG's and blood work.
- Conducted triage assessments on incoming patients in order to prioritize medical needs according to severity level.
- Administered medication safely within established guidelines while monitoring any adverse reactions.
- Identified potential complications associated with a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests and strokes.
Registered Nurse ER - Team Leader
Integris Grove General Hospital. Grove Oklahoma
05.2007 - 05.2013
- Transitioned from staff nurse to Team Leader
- Managed 3 RN's and unit secretary in a 12 bed rural ER
- Responsibilities included Code Team, triage, total patient care and managing patient flow
- Also worked as ICU nurse in the 6 bed ICU as needed.
Education
Associates Of Science Degree In Nursing -
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Jr. College
05.2007
Bachelors of Science - Meeting And Destination Management -
Northeastern State University
05.1990
Associates Degree In Business -
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Jr College
05.1988
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Licensed RN
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Distribution
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting Observations
- Duty delegation
- Discharge Planning
- EMR Systems
Key Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with over 9 year's experience in the Emergency Room
- A team player who works well with others
- Excellent communication and technical skills
- Licensed in Texas
US Navy
- Rank: MS3
- July 1992 to October 1996
- Commendations: Navy Achievement Medal, Letters of commendation.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Santa Fe Health and Rehab
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
College Park Nursing and Rehab center
02.2018 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse ER
Weatherford Regional Medical Center Weatherford Tx
06.2013 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse ER - Team Leader
Integris Grove General Hospital. Grove Oklahoma
05.2007 - 05.2013
Associates Of Science Degree In Nursing -
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Jr. College
Bachelors of Science - Meeting And Destination Management -
Northeastern State University
Associates Degree In Business -
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Jr College