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Georgealene Wimbish

Aylett,VA

Summary

Life-long learner who loves to teach and share knowledge with others. Have experience with precepting new hires, and working with students at VCUHS and Ledwith Lewis Free Clinic in Tappahannock.

Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Adept at direct patient care and medication administration, I excelled in high-pressure environments at VCUHS, showcasing strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient interactions. My dedication to patient safety and education, coupled with my ability to mentor new staff, significantly enhanced team efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse Gumenick Suites

VCUHS
01.2007 - 10.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Preceptor for new staff
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.

Staff Nurse Main 9 Central

VCUHS
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
  • Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
  • Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.

LPNB Psychiatry

Richmond Community Hospital
08.2001 - 01.2002
  • Participated in continuous education opportunities to stay current with evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing care.
  • Administered psychotropic medications accurately and monitored their effectiveness on patients'' mental wellbeing.
  • Provided psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, coping skills, and self-care techniques.
  • Acted as a liaison between the psychiatric unit and other hospital departments to facilitate communication and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies to manage challenging situations and ensure the safety of patients and staff.
  • Documented patient progress meticulously, maintaining detailed records to support clinical decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in the development of group therapy sessions that addressed diverse psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma recovery.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.

LPNB

National Nurses Service
01.1999 - 10.2001
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

LPNB Psychiatry

Capital Medical Center
11.2000 - 07.2001
  • Participated in continuous education opportunities to stay current with evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing care.
  • Administered psychotropic medications accurately and monitored their effectiveness on patients'' mental wellbeing.
  • Provided psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, coping skills, and self-care techniques.
  • Acted as a liaison between the psychiatric unit and other hospital departments to facilitate communication and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies to manage challenging situations and ensure the safety of patients and staff.
  • Documented patient progress meticulously, maintaining detailed records to support clinical decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in the development of group therapy sessions that addressed diverse psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma recovery.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into community settings or other levels of care.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through empathetic communication, active listening, and therapeutic intervention techniques.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.

LPNB

National Nurses Service
01.1999 - 01.2001

Staffing for correctional institutions

medication addminastation

wound care

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

LPNB Medical Unit

Powhatan Correctional Center
05.1993 - 12.1998
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, efficiently prioritizing tasks during peak hours or emergencies within the unit.
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Accompany MD on rounds and assist as needed
  • Transcribe and implement MD orders
  • Care of patients with Aids, cancer, heart disease, COPD, pre and post op care of hernia repair, orthopedic and urology patients
  • Orientation of new employees

LPNB Cardiac Step Down

Richmond Memorial Hospital
07.1989 - 08.1998
  • Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights, working closely with families to ensure their understanding of treatment options and facilitating informed decisionmaking.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
  • Promoted a culture of patient safety by consistently following proper protocols for medication administration, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer management.
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms via telemetry and notify charge nurse and/or MD of changes.
  • respond to code blue alerts on unit and in Cardiac ICU

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

VCU
Richmond, VA
12-2005

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
12-2001

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Henrico County -St. Mary's Practical Nursing
Richmond, VA
01-1989

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound care
  • Infection control measures
  • Care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Family education
  • Specimen collection
  • Quality improvement
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Surgical nursing
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Clinical judgment
  • Diabetes management
  • Cardiac nursing
  • Chronic disease management
  • Maternity nursing
  • Team training and development
  • Oncology nursing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Wound care management
  • Respiratory support
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Documentation
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Decision-making

Affiliations

  • AANN Member

Certification

  • [Name of Certification]BLS Provider American Heart Assodciation 06/2024 [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]

Timeline

Staff Nurse Gumenick Suites

VCUHS
01.2007 - 10.2021

Staff Nurse Main 9 Central

VCUHS
01.2002 - 01.2007

LPNB Psychiatry

Richmond Community Hospital
08.2001 - 01.2002

LPNB Psychiatry

Capital Medical Center
11.2000 - 07.2001

LPNB

National Nurses Service
01.1999 - 10.2001

LPNB

National Nurses Service
01.1999 - 01.2001

LPNB Medical Unit

Powhatan Correctional Center
05.1993 - 12.1998

LPNB Cardiac Step Down

Richmond Memorial Hospital
07.1989 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

VCU

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Henrico County -St. Mary's Practical Nursing
Georgealene Wimbish