Gwendalyn Levine
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SANE Nurse
Palm Beach County Victim Services
2020.05 - 2022.08
- Performed forensic exam and collected evidence per protocol
- Worked with patients in crisis
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Bethesda Hospital East
2009.11 - 2013.03
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Bethesda Hospital East
2008.10 - 2009.11
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bethesda Hospital East
2006.02 - 2008.05
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GAAssociate of Science - Nursing
City College - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Prioritizing Patients
- Pediatric Nursing
- Compassionate and Caring
- Cleaning and Bandaging Wounds
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intramuscular Injections
- Starting and maintaining IVs
Additional Information
While I have technically been a "stay at home mom" the last several years, I have also gained a great amount of knowledge through personal ventures. I opened and ran a large homeschool cooperative for several years that operated much like a private school, meeting once a week to hold classes. I also took on teaching high school level language arts class, that I still currently teach. I have also assisted in the start up of a new dance school. I can provide references from any of these ventures, which are more recent than my work history.
Also, as any nurse knows, even when your aren't at work, those nursing skills do not go unused. As a mom of seven, I am constantly calling upon my education to provide care for my children when they become sick or injured, as well as near daily calls from close friends and family.
Timeline
SANE Nurse
Palm Beach County Victim Services
2020.05 - 2022.08
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Bethesda Hospital East
2009.11 - 2013.03
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Bethesda Hospital East
2008.10 - 2009.11
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bethesda Hospital East
2006.02 - 2008.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College - Fort Lauderdale
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