Rebecca Roell
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 9-years of experience in both an in-patient and out-patient setting, offering comprehensive patient care, critical thinking, and compassionate care delivery. Adaptable team player with years of experience as a preceptor. Certified in BLS and phlebotomy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
03.2016 - Current
- Assisting patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, and other disabilities or traumas
- Experience starting IVs and drawing blood work, port and PICC/central line knowledge
- Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Working closely with multiple physicians with acute level patients
- Also worked well with case management, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy coordinating patient care
- Can handle a patient ratio of 5-7 acute patients
- Overseeing LPNs assignments and assisting with patient care when needed
- Knowledge of how to create telephone encounters, routing encounters, request medical clearances, process medication refill requests under RN protocol, send/respond to MyChart messages
- Knowledge of Open Access Endoscopy (OAE) workflow and procedure scheduling including OR marketplace
- Review STAT/ASAP referrals to determine scheduling urgency and identify if additional records are needed
- Review and address encounters for symptomatic patients, urgent requests/symptoms, same-day sick, and high priority messages, provide RN triage for urgent symptom patients
Rehab Technician/Receptionist
AON Physical Therapy
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Supported therapists in monitoring patient performance during exercise routines, identifying areas requiring additional attention or modification.
- Assisted therapists in conducting evaluations to assess patient needs and establish measurable goals for rehabilitation programs.
- Filed evaluations, progress reports, daily notes and discharge summaries in medical chart.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills, promoting trust in the therapeutic relationship throughout their recovery journey.
- Educated patients and their families on at-home care strategies to promote continued improvement between sessions.
- Assisted in the administration of therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy for pain relief and improved function.
- Assisted in training new staff members on facility protocols, treatment techniques, and documentation procedures to ensure consistency across the team.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated with health and community partners to expedite services for new and existing customers.
Home Health Care Aid/Companion
Angels On Call
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, shaving, light house work, cooking, laundry, dressing, ambulating and toileting
- Assisted the patients with drug administration schedule.
- Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each client's unique abilities and limitations.
- Supported families by maintaining clear communication about their loved one's progress and overall health status.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and companionship.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Pharmacy Technician/Cashier
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
New York05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
New York05.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Humanities
Dutchess Community College
New York08.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration (oral, IV, PEG/NG, patch, injection)
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments, RN Triage
- Documentation/Charting, efficient in Epic
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family education and counseling
- Wound Care, staple/suture removal
- IV setup, proficient in phlebotomy skills
- RN/LPN Precepting, Nursing students
- Open Access Endoscopy (OAE) RN Protocol
- OR Marketplace scheduling
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Admissions and discharges, experience transferring patients to a higher level of care
Accomplishments
- BLS certified
- Phlebotomy certified
- Qualified Preceptor
References
Jessica Nelson - (815) 549-6621, former co-worker
Emily Breyman - (815) 210-5183, former co-worker
Andrea Armstrong - (239) 822-0587, former co-worker
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
03.2016 - Current
Rehab Technician/Receptionist
AON Physical Therapy
05.2013 - 02.2016
Home Health Care Aid/Companion
Angels On Call
05.2013 - 09.2013
Pharmacy Technician/Cashier
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Humanities
Dutchess Community College
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