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HOLLY OSWALT

Registered Nurse
Richland,Ms

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Informaticist

Riverstone Health Clinic
07.2020 - Current
  • I am currently a Clinical Nurse Informaticist
  • I currently train all staff on our EMR system, participate in monthly meetings where the EMR is concerned
  • Applied medical subject matter knowledge to improve IT systems and functions.
  • Worked closely with subject matter experts to develop solutions and improvements for clinical systems.
  • Researched and validated clinical data.
  • Analyzed electronic health records to identify areas for care improvement and cost reduction.
  • Applied knowledge, data, information and workflow to develop evidence-based models for health information technology solutions.
  • Incorporated quality improvement and safety-enhancing methodologies and tools to improve workflow processes,
  • Developed and updated health information systems and interfaces.
  • Led, facilitated and attended focus groups and meetings to strategize workflow issues.
  • Implemented healthcare systems for patient status monitoring, quality tracking and home care management.
  • Managed digitization of paper records.
  • I create tons of training material and tips and tricks for staff to follow
  • I also train our residents in the residency program to use the EMR and participate in monthly didactics to help improve their learning
  • I currently build templates in the EMR, and update templates, order sets, medications, and labs when necessary
  • I also update and educate on any workflow changes. I am also the support person for the EMR, when any tickets or issues arise with the program
  • I do submit tickets to our EMR vendor for help when needed
  • I currently add new staff for log ins for the EMR, I set up profiles, EPCS, pharmacies, and any other profiles for staff
  • I have participated in numerous upgrades and projects regarding our EMR
  • I have also participated in projects to help connect interfaces within our EMR
  • I also go round in the clinic daily and make sure there are no issues throughout the day with the EMR
  • I also do a tiny bit of data analytics and have worked in the Azara program for any of our reporting needs at the clinic.
  • Integrated decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into health information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
  • Influenced care outcomes by implementing improvements and optimizing health information technology.
  • Served as liaison between end-users and health IT team.

Registered Nurse OBGYN

Billings Clinic
05.2015 - 07.2020
  • I did rooming in of patients, taking vital signs, listening to fetal heart tones, putting patients on non-stress test machine
  • I triaged telephone calls, answered any questions about medication, also medication refills
  • I did lots of education with new OB patients, we did hour long nurse appointments, which go over medications that are safe in pregnancy, common physical discomforts in pregnancy and what to do for them, any foods to avoid
  • We also would go over if the patient is considered high risk, as we did take on high risk pregnancies, any complications to be expected, how many visits and ultrasounds the patient can be expected to have
  • We also coordinated with maternal fetal medicine and float to that area if needed
  • I also chaperoned with physicians when needed, I did assist the physician with procedures in the office
  • I scheduled patients for return appointments, also coordinated with other areas of the clinic if needed for the patient
  • I scheduled surgeries, pre-operative appointments, inductions, and cesarean sections for the birth center
  • I also did patient charting, vaccinations, and gave medications when necessary.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Registered Nurse

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Poison Control Center
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • I did triage of phone calls from patients in an outpatient setting
  • I did receive phone calls from the general public as well as hospitals, clinics, EMTs, police and fire with any poison related incidences
  • I did electronic charting, we did have our own specific electronic charting record for poison control, but we did also have access to hospital electronic charting such as Epic to follow up on patients that were admitted to the hospital
  • I followed up with patients sent to the emergency department, reviewed charts and followed up with patients that were admitted to the hospital and when sent home
  • We always followed up on callers that did call the poison control line that were not sent to the hospital in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse NICU/Newborn Nursery

River Oaks Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Worked in the well-baby nursery as well as NICU
  • Did physical assessments on newborns, transitioned newborns after delivery, gave medications and vaccines to newborns, obtained labs when necessary
  • Did teaching and assisted breastfeeding mothers.
  • 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.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
  • Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
  • Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
  • Maintained current knowledge of healthcare practices and developments to provide evidence-based care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse NICU/Newborn Nursery

University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2007 - 01.2009
  • Worked in the well-baby nursery as well as NICU
  • Did physical assessments on newborns as well as premature babies
  • Started IV’s, tube feedings, and obtained labs when necessary
  • Transitioned babies after delivery, gave medications and vaccines, obtained hearing screens on newborns, did teaching concerning newborn care and as well as with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding newborns
  • Also, did discharge teaching with newborns and premature babies as they are discharged from the hospital.
  • 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.
  • Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
  • Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
  • Maintained current knowledge of healthcare practices and developments to provide evidence-based care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Liaised with social workers and other support services to provide comprehensive care and address social and emotional needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ridgeland, MS
05.2007

Skills

  • User Feedback
  • Critical Thinking
  • New Project Development
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Health Informatics
  • Clinical Support
  • Information Systems Improvements
  • Learning Strategies
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Clinical Process Expertise
  • Workflow Processes
  • Customer Satisfaction

Certification

Registered Nurse License in 2007, renewed 2022. CPR Certified 2022

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Informaticist

Riverstone Health Clinic
07.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse OBGYN

Billings Clinic
05.2015 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Poison Control Center
01.2013 - 05.2015

Registered Nurse NICU/Newborn Nursery

River Oaks Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse NICU/Newborn Nursery

University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2007 - 01.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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