Linda Blount
Port Royal,SC
Summary
Compassionate nurse offers 30 years of patient care and advocacy within the emergency unit. 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
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse ED Hold & Long Term Hard to Place Pts
FlexCare Mission Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
04.1995 - 12.2022
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care between the Emergency Department and other healthcare units by optimizing communication channels among medical professionals.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing mentoring and coaching to nursing staff.
- Managed staffing assignments to optimize resources, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during peak times.
- Provided compassionate care for patients from diverse backgrounds while advocating for their individual needs in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the emergency department.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among all staff members.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians, promoting effective communication and timely resolution of concerns or issues.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for as many as 5 patients at a time, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equip patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interactions according to established guidelines while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Actively participated in recruitment and retention efforts, selecting qualified candidates to join the Emergency Department nursing team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of South Carolina - Beaufort
Okatie, SC05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical College of The Low Country
Beaufort, SC05.1993
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Training
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
CPI
Timeline
Charge Nurse ED Hold & Long Term Hard to Place Pts
FlexCare Mission Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
04.1995 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of South Carolina - Beaufort
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical College of The Low Country