Gretchen Newberry
Paragould,AR
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in providing home infusion therapy. Skilled in administering intravenous medications, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with patient-centered approach and expertise in managing complex medical needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Nurse
CSI Pharmacy
07.2023 - Current
- Administered intravenous therapies and medications to patients in home settings.
- Monitored patient health status and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on medication regimens and infusion techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks associated with home infusion therapy.
Registered Nurse - Preoperative/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Unity Health Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Begin care of patient before surgery. Verifying all allergies, medications, and health history are updated.
- Having patient or authorized adult sign correct consent matching current orders.
- Labs and Diagnostic testing ordered by doctors for surgery.
- Showing care and concern to patient and family members regarding procedure, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Report to anesthesia and circulating nurse to help in the care of patient. Updating family via telephone or volunteer of when the patient goes to surgery.
- PACU care - accepting report from Anesthesia and circulating nurse of procedure. Applying monitors and addressing any needs patient has upon arrival to recovery.
- Monitoring patient with oral airway or Laryngeal mask airway while patient is sedated. Constantly observing Airway, Breathing, and Circulation of patient.
- Removing Airway or LMA when patient is stable enough to do so. Continuing to monitor patients needs including pain and nausea.
- Weaning patient from oxygen as tolerated. Administering pain and/or nausea medication as needed.
- Give report and transporting patient once patient is stable to go to second area of recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Taking report from previous nurse. Showing care and compassion to patients on the MedSurg Wing.
- Assessing patients needs and administering medications routine and as needed.
- Continuing to care for each patient individually.
- Giving detailed report to on coming nurse taking over patients needs.
Office Manager
Staggs Insurance Agency, Inc.
08.2007 - 12.2015
- Open the office each day. Overseeing care of funds.
- Writing insurance policies and educating clients of coverages.
- Over seeing employees needs and answering questions to make sure all policies are correct.
- Trouble shooting policies, claims, and Underwriting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR01.2019
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Arnec
Pocahontas, AR01.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- IV Insertion
- Organized
- Empathetic
- Efficient
- Meditech Software
- Alayacare
- Clinical judgment
- IV therapy administration
- Infusion pump operation
- Hydration therapy
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Home Infusion Nurse
CSI Pharmacy
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Preoperative/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Unity Health Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2017
Office Manager
Staggs Insurance Agency, Inc.
08.2007 - 12.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Arnec
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Daisy Award Nomination
Received three nominations from various patients during 2025.