Greg Peel
Ceclia
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Hardin Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care and effective communication. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and fostering a culture of safety, significantly reducing patient falls within the unit.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hardin Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel Registered Nurse
Malone Healthcare Solutions
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
- Enhanced efficiency in emergency response procedures, contributing to hospital's ability to handle critical situations effectively.
Travel Registered Nurse
Straub Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients between departments by coordinating with healthcare professionals, enhancing overall patient experience.
Registered Nurse
Hardin Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hardin Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nortons Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hardin Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Internet Sales Manager
Swope Toyota
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Responded to internet inquiries and phone calls in timely matter.
- Increased online sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and optimizing website content.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely responses to inquiries and personalized follow-up communication.
- Provided superior and individualized customer service.
- Improved cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, and customer support teams by implementing regular communication channels and update meetings.
- Maintained detailed records of all customer interactions, providing valuable data for future sales initiatives and forecasting efforts.
- Implemented CRM software to streamline lead management and follow-up procedures, increasing overall team efficiency.
- Contributed to monthly sales meetings by sharing insights on client feedback, market trends, and potential growth opportunities.
- Kept detailed records of sales and contracts.
- Monitored competitor activity, adjusting pricing strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Trained sales staff on company procedures and salesmanship.
- Managed social media accounts, driving brand awareness and engagement through daily postings and interactions with followers.
- Enhanced overall brand image by ensuring consistent messaging and visual elements across all online platforms and marketing materials.
- Updated company website with deals and product packages.
- Trained new hires on internal systems and processes, ensuring smooth integration into the sales team.
- Analyzed website performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement to enhance user experience.
- Developed innovative sales campaigns, resulting in increased web traffic and conversion rates.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create targeted email campaigns for new product launches and promotions.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to secure advantageous pricing and products.
- Optimized website content for SEO, increasing organic search traffic and online sales.
- Negotiated contracts with online marketplaces, expanding company's digital footprint.
- Increased repeat business by developing loyalty program for online customers.
- Led training sessions for sales staff on new software and internet sales techniques.
- Facilitated cross-departmental initiatives to drive overall company sales goals.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create effective online advertising campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2018
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY04-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Patient counseling
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA education
- Health screening
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
- Mental health nursing
- Family advocacy
- At-risk patient care
- Call triaging
- Home health care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hardin Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Malone Healthcare Solutions
06.2021 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Straub Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Hardin Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hardin Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nortons Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hardin Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2016
Internet Sales Manager
Swope Toyota
01.2000 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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