Gayla Earls
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Compassionate Pre Procedural Nurse specializing in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Experienced healthcare professional with over 30+ years in nursing, excelling in patient assessments, care planning, and team collaboration. Proven ability to educate patients and families, fostering understanding of treatment protocols and improving health management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Procedural Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Waxahachie, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitor lab results ,patients health history and report abnormal findings to changes to surgeon to prevent same day cancellation.
- Educate patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing overall understanding of treatment protocols.
RN, PCC
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
05.2002 - 01.2022
- Administered patient care, IV's, assisted with nerve blocks,
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Supervised nursing staff, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist School of Nursing
Little Rock, AR12-1996
Skills
- Excellent clinical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Identify and prioritize patient and family needs
- Proficient in Epic
- Excellent IV skills
Timeline
Pre Procedural Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
RN, PCC
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
05.2002 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist School of Nursing