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Lucretia Green

Gadsden,AL

Summary

Registered nurse seeking new opportunities in the surrounding area. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Floor Nurse (internal Contact)

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Utilized CERNER charting software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self-management.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving healthcare-related inquiries.
  • Managed difficult conversations with compassion and professionalism, helping deescalate tense situations while maintaining a focus on finding resolutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions, ensuring proper documentation within the company''s database.
  • Maintained confidential patient, employee and company information in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and/or family by providing empathetic support and understanding during challenging health situations.
  • Delivered exceptional support during high call volume periods by maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.

Staff Nurse

UAB MEDICAL WEST Jackson Nurse Professionals
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Travel staff nurse
  • MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
  • Provided direct care of up to7 patients per shift
  • Monitored and documented patient's vitals
  • Carried out the care plan planning
  • Administered medications
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Increased first-call resolution rates by carefully listening to patients' needs and providing accurate information based on their inquiries.
  • Expanded knowledge on medical terminology and insurance policies through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing accuracy in communication with clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient and/orfamily interactions, ensuring proper documentation within the company'' hospital's database.
  • Gathered information, assessed and fulfilled callers' needs and educated on important policies and procedures.
  • Expedited service times with effective triage of incoming calls, directing patients to the correct department or resource.
  • Delivered exceptional support during high call volume periods by maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.

RN Staff Nurse

DaVita
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked as a staff nurse on nephrology unit
  • Consulted and coordinated with nephrology healthcare team members
  • Monitored, recorded in EPIC chart and communicated patient condition
  • Performed hemodialysis treatments on patients as ordered routinely and/or emergent in the acute setting

Unit Manager, RN

Trussville Health and Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Overseeing day to day resident care
  • Supervising
  • Directing and developing nursing staff
  • Ensuring strict adherence to company policies
  • Implementing clinical business and unit decisions
  • Reporting directly to DON (Director of Nursing) to ensure quality resident care in skilled nursing facility
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
  • Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
  • Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
  • Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
  • Increased staff retention rates with supportive leadership techniques, mentoring programs, and positive work environment initiatives.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved patients' and/or family complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat/continued business.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Enhanced patients' satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.

Staff RN

Trussville Health and Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Performed assessments, administered medications, monitored vitals, provided wound care, and assisted with ADLs as needed for geriatric patients
  • Recorded and entered orders into residents' chart and MAR using POINT CLICK CARE charting software

Case manager

Gadsden Regional Home Health
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Implemented home health care procedures in accordance with employer guidelines
  • Worked with medical staff to prepare home care plans
  • Provided assessments of each patient's home health care requirements
  • Routinely recorded patient vitals during home visits
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements. using RELIAS charting software
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.

Registered Nurse

St Vincent's East
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Travel staff nurse
  • Worked on MED-SURG/ONCOLOGY UNIT caring for a variety of patients, assessments and medications

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center - South
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Travel staff nurse in FLOAT POOL
  • Worked in MED-SURG/ONCOLOGY UNIT, CARDIAC STEP-DOWN, OBSERVATION, NEURO, CARDIOLOGY UNITS providing acute care as needed and ordered by physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Worked with other nursing staff and physicians providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on telemetry on designated cardiac and other medical-surgical floors

Charge Nurse

McGuffey Health and Rehab
12.2003 - 03.2012
  • Performed assessments, administered medications, monitored vitals, provided wound care, and assisted with ADLs as needed for geriatric patients

Education

Associate in Nursing - undefined

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL

Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
01.2013

Skills

  • Charting (MCKESSON, CERNER,EPIC, POINT CLICK CARE, RELIAS) (10 years)
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing
  • Hospital Experience
  • EMR Systems
  • Acute care
  • Vital Signs
  • Nurse Management
  • Telephone skills and communication
  • Windows and Microsoft Excel experience
  • Order Entry
  • Epic

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN)-ALABAMA May2014 to Present
  • BLS
  • Compact State Nurse License

Assessments

  • Clinical judgment — Highly Proficient February2021
  • Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention
  • Full results: Highly Proficient
  • Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient February2021
  • Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
  • Patient-focused care — Highly Proficient October2018
  • Measures a candidate's ability to address concerns and use sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients.
  • Logic & critical thinking — Highly Proficient October2018
  • Measures a candidate's ability to use logical approaches when solving problems.
  • Attention to Detail Skills — Highly Proficient October2018
  • Measures a candidate's ability to use diligence when drafting and editing documents.
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

I enjoy cardiac, and would definitely like to pursue ICU experience.

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse (internal Contact)

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024

Staff Nurse

UAB MEDICAL WEST Jackson Nurse Professionals
01.2022 - 01.2024

RN Staff Nurse

DaVita
04.2021 - 07.2022

Unit Manager, RN

Trussville Health and Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 04.2021

Staff RN

Trussville Health and Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 08.2019

Case manager

Gadsden Regional Home Health
09.2016 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse

St Vincent's East
02.2016 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center - South
08.2015 - 02.2016

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 07.2015

Charge Nurse

McGuffey Health and Rehab
12.2003 - 03.2012

Associate in Nursing - undefined

Gadsden State Community College

Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined

Gadsden State Community College

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