Meredith Ownby
McDonald,TN
Summary
Adept at balancing compassionate care with clinical excellence, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction at Memorial Hospital. My expertise in medication administration and patient assessments, coupled with a profound ability to mentor new staff, underscores my commitment to high-quality nursing. I excel in environments demanding strong clinical judgment and empathetic patient advocacy.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
- 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.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2003
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Procedure preparations
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
References
Jordan Smith email- Jordanksmith1990@gmail.com
Marion Lay email- Marionlay67@yahoo.com
Sandy Hughes email- hughes_sandy@att.net
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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