Linda Clark
Bristol,VT
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.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The University Of Vermont Medical Center Hospital
South Burlington, VT
08.2016 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of ancillary staff.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying ongoing needs.
Registered Nurse Home Care
Bayada Home Health
Essex Junction, VT
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Heart failure and wound care workshops.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
The Medical Center Hospital Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
01.1996 - 01.2015
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
- Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
- Performed patient and family education, administered study medications, monitored and reported all adverse events.
- I was part of a multidisciplinary team while also providing direct care to acute and non-acute cardiology patients.
Registered Staff Nurse, Cardiology Step Down
Fanny Allen Health Care
Burlington , Vermont
03.1991 - 01.1996
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Frequent Charge Nurse
- Frequent participation in code situations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- 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.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 2-3 patients daily.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
LPN Staff Nurse Cardiology
The Medical Center Hospital Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
08.1985 - 03.1991
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures such as Stat EKG's.
- Monitored and documented telemetry readings.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications including controlled narcotics.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
BSN - Nursing Science
The University of Chamberlain (online)
Illinois01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
The University of New York
Albany NY02.1991
LPN
Fanny Allen Memorial School of Nursing
Colchester, VT07.1984
High School Diploma -
Harwood Union High School
Moretown, VT06.1977
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Team
- Attention to Detail, Compassionate and Caring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Clear Communication with Patients, Family and multi- disciplinary team
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Prescription Drug Recommendations (pain control modalities)
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Training - Trained team of interdisciplinary in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management Program from the University of Southern Indiana
- Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The University Of Vermont Medical Center Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Home Care
Bayada Home Health
02.2015 - 08.2016
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
The Medical Center Hospital Of Vermont
01.1996 - 01.2015
Registered Staff Nurse, Cardiology Step Down
Fanny Allen Health Care
03.1991 - 01.1996
LPN Staff Nurse Cardiology
The Medical Center Hospital Of Vermont
08.1985 - 03.1991
BSN - Nursing Science
The University of Chamberlain (online)
Associate of Science - Nursing
The University of New York
LPN
Fanny Allen Memorial School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Harwood Union High School
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