Lucy Poole
Registered Nurse
Accomac,VA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 30 years of direct patient care experience 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, particularly in the correctional setting.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Hartley Hall Nursing Home
Pocomoke City, MD
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Promoted a healing environment by implementing evidence-based infection control measures and wound care techniques.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring appropriate care while respecting cultural preferences and personal values.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards through meticulous adherence to policies and procedures.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure when managing critical incidents such as code blues or rapid response calls.
Health Services Administrator
Mediko
Richmond, VA
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Interim Director of Nursing at Arlington County Detention Center in Arlington, VA
- Health Services Administrator at Rockbridge Regional Jail in Lexington, Virginia
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance with NCCHC and ACA
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Monitored status of individuals with chronic health concerns.
- Maintained credentialing and immunization logs for employees, inmates, and providers.
- Developed robust communication strategies between departments, promoting transparency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed team schedule and workflow.
- Recruited, oriented, and trained healthcare staff members.
Registered Nurse
Veteran's Administration Medical Center
Salem, VA
05.2015 - 10.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices during the pandemic.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
Lexington, VA
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lewis Gale Medical Center - Alleghany
Lowmoor, VA
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
Ronceverte, WV
05.2000 - 03.2008
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dabney Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA 05.2024 - 05.1996
Diploma Program Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Region IV School of Practical Nursing
Skills
Basic Life Support
Health Promotion
Compassionate Care
Clinical judgment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Intravenous therapy
Treatment Planning
Evaluations
Policy Adherence
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Certification
American Heart BLS
References
- Candi Carroll 478-960-6286 Lewis Gale Hospital
- Stephanie Gonzales 302-766-5077 Arlington County Detention Center
- Derek Almarode 540-460-0855 Rockbridge County Jail
- Lisa Ashton 757-387-2397 Hartley Hall Nursing Home
- Florence Connors 540-462-7611 Rockbridge Community Hospital
- Emily Hughes 540-784-9300 Rockbridge County Jail
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Hartley Hall Nursing Home
05.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dabney Lancaster Community College
05.2024 - 05.1996
Health Services Administrator
Mediko
10.2021 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Veteran's Administration Medical Center
05.2015 - 10.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lewis Gale Medical Center - Alleghany
03.2008 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
05.2000 - 03.2008
Diploma Program Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Region IV School of Practical Nursing