Matthew Rimmer
WILLIAMSON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Wise Path, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, while mentoring new staff to foster a supportive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wise Path
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Logan Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dignity
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Logan Center
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Logan Center
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Nursing
Bridge Valley Community College
Charleston, WV01-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Licenced Practical Nursing
Ralph R Willis Career And Technical Center
Logan01-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- ER Cross Trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wise Path
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Logan Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dignity
01.2016 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Logan Center
08.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Logan Center
01.2014 - 11.2015
Nursing
Bridge Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Licenced Practical Nursing
Ralph R Willis Career And Technical Center
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