Adrienne Pedreira
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Served as charge nurse ensuring efficient unit operations.
- Facilitated learning and development for newly hired employees.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Ambulatory Care Center
Norfolk, VA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virginia Rheumatology Clinic
Chesapeake, VA
01.2009 - 02.2019
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Skills
- Assessment, monitoring, and care of patients
- Focus on team dynamics to achieve positive patient results
- Time management and prioritization
- Integration of care across specialties
- Sound clinical decision-making
- Cooperative communication within healthcare teams
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multi-State License (Virginia)
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Ambulatory Care Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virginia Rheumatology Clinic
01.2009 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing