Janice Peterson
Bakersville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cannon Memorial Hospital
Linville, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients' conditions upon arrival in the Emergency Department.
- Ensured compliance with established patient care practices.
- Evaluated patient status and communicated updates to physician.
- Instructed patients' families on disease prevention strategies.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Assessed cardiac rhythm strips to ensure accurate monitoring.
- Assisted physicians during trauma resuscitations in Emergency Department.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Executed precise specimen handling for accurate lab tests.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dosher Memorial Hospital
Southport, NC
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Managed nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Haywood Regional Medical Center
Clyde, NC
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided as-needed support in Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
Rutherfordton, NC
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Contributed to patient care in the Emergency Department as a contract worker.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Watauga Medical Center
Boone, NC
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Contributed to patient care in the emergency department as a contract worker.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Spruce Pine, NC
06.2011 - 06.2019
- Worked as Registered Nurse for one year on Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Functioned as Staff Nurse in Emergency Department.
- Assisted intermittently at McDowell Hospital.
Health Information Management Supervisor
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Spruce Pine, NC
09.1989 - 06.2011
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Analyzed current operational practices within the department and implemented changes as needed.
- Implemented strategies to improve efficiency of workflow processes in the Health Information Management Department.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper documentation techniques, coding practices, and other relevant protocols.
- Researched and resolved inquiries related to coding discrepancies or inaccuracies.
- Reviewed charts for completeness and accuracy prior to release of information.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on various projects related to clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine05-2011
Associate Degree Health Information Technology -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2009
Skills
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- ALS/BLS/PALS
- NIH
- CPI
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medical records management
- Emergency triage
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Problem-solving
- Wound care
- Orthopedic/splinting
- Physician-Assisted procedures/Critical Care
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- NIH
- ALS/BLS/PALS
- CPI
Custom
- CPSI
- CERNER
- T-System
- MediTech
- EPIC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cannon Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Haywood Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Watauga Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dosher Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2019
Health Information Management Supervisor
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
09.1989 - 06.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Mayland Community College
Associate Degree Health Information Technology -
Central Piedmont Community College