Ivy Pendleton
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and critical care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education. Skilled in patient assessments and wound care, demonstrating strong critical thinking and leadership as a preceptor for nursing students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer hospital environment.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA01.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- CCRN
Certification
CCRN & NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College