- Foster parent with the CALL
- Children's church director
- Women's ministry team
- Camping, kayaking, hiking
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
Gayle Hunt
McRae,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career in the emergency department with a focus on patient and family wellbeing. With 27 years at Unity Health, serving in multiple areas from ED admission, HUC, ED tech, triage and charge nurse, I am loyally dedicated to this hospital, department, and helping our community we serve. When in the charge nurse role, I am passionate about patient outcome as well as advocating for and assisting the nurses and staff that I am working alongside.
My expertise includes TNCC certification and leading teams in fast-paced, critical situations, ensuring efficient and effective patient care. I have a good working relationship with staff, physicians, and patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope with difficult circumstances.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and critical trauma.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Emergency Room Technician
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use.
- Performed emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis, EKG's, and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Health Unit Coordinator
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2012
- Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted physicians with orders and admissions.
Admissions Clerk
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
06.1997 - 12.2002
- Collected patient, billing, and insurance information and signatures from patients or family members to create efficient admissions experience.
- Switch board operation including patient room directory, physician notification, and code announcements.
- Processing and logging patient charts and chart breakdown for medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2015
High School Diploma -
Judsonia High School
Judsonia, AR05-1991
Skills
- Emergency Department Charge Nurse
- TNCC certified
-Patient flow and bed assignment
-Critical situation assistance
-Staff assignment
-Communication with physician, staff, and patients
-Positive leadership in high stress, fast paced, and
fluid environment
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Triage experience
- Trauma and critical patient experience
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency Procedures
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2015
Health Unit Coordinator
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2012
Admissions Clerk
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
06.1997 - 12.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Judsonia High School
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