Grace Chewning
Sumter,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager- PACU, Ambulatory Infusion
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance.
- Coordinated the opening of Prisma Health Tuomey's first monoclonal antibody Infusion Center to treat COVID positive outpatients.
- Remained current on rapid changes to standards of COVID treatment and quickly adapted practices to meet standards.
- Worked closely with anesthesia, radiology, and infectious disease providers to promote optimal interdisciplinary care for my areas of responsibility.
- Completed thorough chart review to ensure regulatory and facility standards of documentation are completed.
- Daily revenue reconciliation review to ensure nursing documentation supports charges for Ambulatory Infusion and PACU patients.
RN Charge Nurse- Ambulatory Infusion Center
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Obtained certification and performed Midline insertion for hospital inpatients, surgical patients, and infusion patients
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN Staff Nurse- PACU
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Cared for range of patients, including outpatient surgery and critically ill ICU patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN Staff Nurse- Interventional Radiology
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
11.2009 - 04.2014
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
RN Staff Nurse- Oncology
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
09.2007 - 11.2009
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC10.2018
Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC08.2007
Skills
- Clinical Issues Understanding
- EMR Systems - Epic, Meditech
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical documentation review
- Operational Procedures
- Perioperative Management
- Infusion Medication Administration
Accomplishments
Led collaboration to open and manage the first Monoclonal antibody infusion center for Covid outpatients at Prisma Health Tuomey
Served on shared governance councils to include Infusion Center unit based council, chair person for Prisma Health Tuomey's Campus Council, and current member of Prisma Health Leadership Council.
Current member of Daisy Award committee
Three time Daisy award nominee
Two time Palmetto Gold award nominee
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager- PACU, Ambulatory Infusion
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
12.2020 - Current
RN Charge Nurse- Ambulatory Infusion Center
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2020
RN Staff Nurse- PACU
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
04.2014 - 07.2016
RN Staff Nurse- Interventional Radiology
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
11.2009 - 04.2014
RN Staff Nurse- Oncology
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
09.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
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