Gwendolyn Richardson
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Aimed for registered nurse position in dynamic healthcare organization to apply comprehensive expertise in fostering teamwork and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emcompass Health and Rehab , Hospital
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes through effective medication administration and monitoring of adherence. Enhanced patient health by accurately measuring and recording vital signs, including weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate. Delivered injections and enemas while ensuring proper management of catheters and wound care. Promoted patient independence by assisting with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. Improved patient mobility by providing support during movement in bed and while walking. Streamlined sample collection for testing and conducted routine laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records of food and fluid intake and output. Supported physicians and registered nurses in executing tests and medical procedures, contributing to efficient care delivery. Executed physicians' orders and coordinated necessary diagnostic testing to facilitate timely interventions. Enhanced patient care quality through effective coordination of resident transportation and active participation in daily supervisory meetings.
Registered Nurse
Shift Key Agency
Daytona
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient conditions to ensure optimal health outcomes.
RN Supervisor
Bishops Glen Assistedliving/ Skilled Unit
Daytona Beach, FL
02.2018 - 2023
- Oversaw daily operations of skilled nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate resident care plans and address staffing challenges.
- Implemented training programs for nursing staff, enhancing skills and promoting best practices in patient management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving accuracy and reducing potential errors in patient care.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
All At Home Health Agency
Port Orange, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Take and record patient vital signs (i.e. weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate).
- Give enemas, monitor catheters and wound care management.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, and record food and fluid intake and output.
- Help physicians and/or registered nurses perform tests and other medical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Brookdale Home Health Senior Living
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Take and record patient vital signs (i.e. weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate).
- Give enemas, monitor catheters and wound care management.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, and record food and fluid intake and output.
- Help physicians and/or registered nurses perform tests and other medical procedures.
Care Coordinator
Met Care
Palm Coast, FL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Over the phone education for chronic care patients that have Diabetes, CHF, COPD, CAD, making weekly calls to help enhance their knowledge about their disease process.
- Make sure labs are completed, eye exams, referral to specialist, flu vaccine, medications review, nutrition.
- Triage phone calls and walk in patients, VS, assist medical assistant on floor when needed to room patients, call in prescriptions, scheduled appointments from hospital follow ups.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bishops Glen Assisted Living
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Order and administer patient medication.
- Measure and record a patient's vital signs (i.e. weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate).
- Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters and wound care management.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Help patients as they move around in bed, and while standing or walking.
- Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, and record food and fluid intake and output.
- Help physicians and/or registered nurses perform tests and other medical procedures.
- Carry out physicians' orders; order diagnostic testing as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bishops Glen Assisted Living
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Order and administer patient medication.
- Measure and record a patient's vital signs (i.e. weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate).
- Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters and wound care management.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Help patients as they move around in bed, and while standing or walking.
- Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, and record food and fluid intake and output.
- Help physicians and/or registered nurses perform tests and other medical procedures.
- Carry out physicians' orders; order diagnostic testing as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Measure and record patients vital.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Help patients as they move around in bed, and while standing or walking.
- Record food and fluid intake and output.
- Help physicians and/or registered nurses perform tests and other medical procedures.
- Carry out physicians' orders and assess the level of care to which patients should be assigned and attend daily supervisor's meetings to ensure quality patient care.
Unit Secretary
Halifax Medical
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Responsible for administrative support between the physicians and patients; and clerical and management duties (i.e. sending faxes, making copies, ordering supplies for the unit, answering phones and directing calls, and entering doctor's written orders).
Unit Secretary
Halifax Medical
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Responsible for administrative support between the physicians and patients; and clerical and management duties (i.e. sending faxes, making copies, ordering supplies for the unit, answering phones and directing calls, and entering doctor's written orders).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Daytona Beach Rehabilitation Center
Daytona Beach, FL
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Responsible for making sure that the patient's rights are always protected while helping patients prepare to start their day by assisting with their hygiene needs (i.e. giving baths, providing clean gowns and linen).
- Responsible for ensuring the patients safety when assisting them to the bathroom or with use of the bedpan.
- Take vital signs, monitor meals and test blood sugar of those residents who are diabetic.
- Clean rooms when patients are discharged.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Halifax Convalescent Center
Daytona Beach, FL
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Assisting with patient's hygiene needs.
- Responsible for ensuring the patients safety when assisting them to the bathroom or with use of the bedpan.
- Take vital signs, assist with meals and clean patient's rooms.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Halifax Convalescent Center
Daytona Beach, FL
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Assisting with patient's hygiene needs.
- Responsible for ensuring the patients safety when assisting them to the bathroom or with use of the bedpan.
- Take vital signs, assist with meals and clean patient's rooms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2015
Associate of Arts - undefined
Daytona Beach College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - undefined
Daytona Beach Community College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2004
Skills
- MS Office: Outlook
- MS Office: Word
- MS Office: Publisher
- MS Office: Power Point
- MS Office: Excel
Professional Development
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), 2025-01-01
- IV Certification, 2015-08-01
- ALF Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level 1 Curriculum, 2011-10-01
- ALF Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level 2 Curriculum, 2011-10-01
- Volusia Flagler Alzheimer's Education Symposium, 2011-05-01
- Extended Congregate Care Training, 2010-06-01
- Assisted Living Facility Core Competency Test, 2010-03-01
- Employee of the Month Bishop's Glenn Assistant Living Facility, 2007-11-01
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 2004-01-01
- First Aid Certification
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emcompass Health and Rehab , Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shift Key Agency
02.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor
Bishops Glen Assistedliving/ Skilled Unit
02.2018 - 2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
All At Home Health Agency
01.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Brookdale Home Health Senior Living
01.2014 - 01.2015
Care Coordinator
Met Care
01.2012 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bishops Glen Assisted Living
01.2005 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bishops Glen Assisted Living
01.2005 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Halifax Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Unit Secretary
Halifax Medical
01.2000 - 01.2004
Unit Secretary
Halifax Medical
01.2000 - 01.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Daytona Beach Rehabilitation Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Halifax Convalescent Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Halifax Convalescent Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Daytona Beach College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - undefined
Daytona Beach Community College