Haley Vaughn
Jonesville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Willowbrook Rehabilitation And Care Center
02.2022 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Medication Technician
Universal Healthcare Of King
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate Degree- Nursing - Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05.2021
Skills
- Case Management
- Recognition Programs
- Risk Management
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Nursing Protocols
- Hazard Elimination
- Critical Thinking
- Acute Care
- Documenting Vitals
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Health Information Access
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Pain Management Techniques
- IV Administration
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Chest Tubes
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Admission
- Needs Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Interpreting EKGs
- Nursing Process
- Wound Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- IV Insertion
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Willowbrook Rehabilitation And Care Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
Medication Technician
Universal Healthcare Of King
10.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2015 - 02.2017
Associate Degree- Nursing - Nursing
Surry Community College
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