Gretchen Finley
Brazoria,TX
Summary
Adept at delivering high-quality patient care, I leveraged strong clinical judgment and medication administration skills at the hospitals I worked for. My proactive approach enhanced patient outcomes, demonstrating exceptional ability in emergency response and fostering patient and family advocacy. Recognized for seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams, I consistently prioritize patient safety and satisfaction. The ability to run a unit as charge nurse while also triaging patients and communicating with other units at the same time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Matagorda Regional Medical Center-TSS
04.2023 - Current
- Charge Nurse
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
OakBend Hospital-Texas Select Staffing (TSS)
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Main-Flexcare
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
Registered Nurse
Matagorda Regional Medical Center-Medical Solution
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial-HealthTrust
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Longmont United Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Registered Nurse
HCA North Cypress
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Critical Care
- Patient Discharge
- Precepting
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Matagorda Regional Medical Center-TSS
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
OakBend Hospital-Texas Select Staffing (TSS)
03.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Methodist Main-Flexcare
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Matagorda Regional Medical Center-Medical Solution
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial-HealthTrust
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Longmont United Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
HCA North Cypress
02.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- BLS- Basic Life Support
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