Gwendolyn Boots
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive 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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2010
2010
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare
Philadelphia, PA
06.1999 - 07.2009
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems and intravenous pumps.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Applied multiple therapeutic approaches and medication regimens in patient treatment.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered oral, IV solutions including blood , platelets and albuim and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
RN, Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare
Hershey, PA
- Identified potential safety hazards or risks associated with treatment plans or procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Attended continuing education sessions related to new developments in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 infections.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids and blood products as prescribed by physicians.
- Developed training and ongoing development for paraprofessional staff to enhance COVID-19 protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Identified potential risks associated with infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and implemented appropriate safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed and suspected COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA10-2010
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluations
- Medical documentation
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA requirements
- Medication Administration Expertise
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Clinical Proficiency
- Telemetry interpretation
- Cardiac assessment
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Direct patient care
- Medication tracking
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Rapid Diagnostic Assessment
- Update electronic charts
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Trauma recovery
- Infection control
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Blood Component Processing
- Specimen Collection Techniques
- Trauma nursing
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Patient stabilization
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- IV drug therapy management
- Intake and discharge
- Blood transfusion procedures
- Blood transfusion administration
- Blood transfusion protocols
RN Rose City Rehab February 2022-2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN Jefferson Methodist Hospital 2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN Educator Willow Street CTC
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing nursing skills and resident care techniques.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using computer based documentation.
References
- Tabita Valentine RN, 484-560-7857, tabivalentine@gmx.com
- Sharon Twumasi LPN, 614-377-1236, davina01noel@gmail.com
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare
06.1999 - 07.2009
RN, Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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