Linda Phillips
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at LeeHealth Systems, excelling in emergency care and patient advocacy. Proven track record in reducing readmission rates through effective discharge planning and education. Skilled in advanced life support and compassionate care, consistently enhancing patient safety and satisfaction while maintaining rigorous infection control protocols.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
LeeHealth Systems
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics for care quality, time management, and customer service in emergency department.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and prompt interventions.
- Reduced readmission rates by implementing effective discharge planning and educating patients on self-care strategies.
- Maintained rigorous infection control protocols to ensure safety for patients and staff.
- Streamlined resource management processes, decreasing wait times and increasing patient satisfaction.
- Assisted physicians during complex procedures such as lumbar punctures and central line placements.
- Advocated for patient needs through effective communication with healthcare teams.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that improved patient safety and departmental efficiency.
Education
Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05.1992
Skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Triage assessment
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Advanced life support
- EKG interpretation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency care
- De-escalation techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Medical records management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Emergency triage
- Clinical documentation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Regulatory compliance
- Oxygen therapy
- Pediatric care
- Orthopedic care
- Seizure management
- Diabetic emergencies
- Behavioral health support
- Geriatric care
- Patient stabilization
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
ENPC
NIHSS
Emtala/ Triage
De-escalation System Class
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
LeeHealth Systems
Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College