Keerriea Gray
Registered Nurse
Prattville,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive 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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, AL
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, NG, G-Tube, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of irate patients in challenging and stressful environment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for patients and protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Work well independently, provide compassionate care and empathize with patients.
- Ability to multitask and detail oriented
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Patient Care Technician
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, AL
06.2009 - 02.2015
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Medical Assistant
Southeastern Industrial And Family Medicine
Montgomery, AL
06.2005 - 05.2009
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Measured patient spirometry, audiometric testing, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Montgomery, AL12.2014
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
South University
Montgomery,Al 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Prattville High School
Prattville, AL05.2003
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Intervention
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Detailed oriented and multitask
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Charting
- Time Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prattville Baptist Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Prattville Baptist Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2015
Medical Assistant
Southeastern Industrial And Family Medicine
06.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
South University
High School Diploma -
Prattville High School
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
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