Linda Beatty
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
2002.01 - 2023.01
- On a Medical/ Tele floor
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center
2008.09 - 2009.08
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, TX12.2010
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
St. Phillips Community College
Luther, San Antonio, TX08.2008
LVN Diploma - Vocational Nursing
St Phillips Community College, Luther King
1801 Martin, San Antonio, TX12.2001
High School Diploma -
Purchase Line High School
Commodore, PA05.1974
Skills
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- PointClickCare EMR
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Intakes and Discharges
- Patient Education
- Charting and Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Dispensing Medications
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse for Compact States.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center
2008.09 - 2009.08
RN
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
2002.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
St. Phillips Community College
LVN Diploma - Vocational Nursing
St Phillips Community College, Luther King
High School Diploma -
Purchase Line High School
- Licensed Registered Nurse for Compact States.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate
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