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M Gretchen Thompson
Jeffersonville,IN
Summary
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
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rolling Hills Health Center
Staff Registered Nurse
04.2021 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units for 46 dementia residents then 23 LTC residents.
Lincoln Hills Healthcare Center
Staff Registered Nurse
08.2016 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate healthcare systems with compassion and understanding.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted in training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse
07.2009 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Worked with children, adults geriatrics (dementia for 4 years) and chemical detox.
Baptist Floyd Health Hospital
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
07.2001 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Crossed trained in Nursery, Postpartum & Female Surgery Post-operative Recovery.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- As a charge nurse preformed scheduling duties. Aided in reception, audits and birth certificates
Education
Spalding University, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2001
University Overview
- Minor in Psychology
- Certification in Dementia
- Certificate in Medical Transcription
- CPR
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Planning
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Treatment Planning
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Palliative care awareness
- Mental Health Nursing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of the FISH program to recognize employees that went above and beyond on the Women's Services Unit.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
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Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Health Center
04.2021 - 08.2024
Staff Registered Nurse
Lincoln Hills Healthcare Center
08.2016 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Wellstone Regional Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Floyd Health Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2008
Spalding University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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