Mildred (Kathy) Behel
Killen,AL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, excelling in patient care assessment and medication administration. Known for compassionate communication and creative problem-solving, I have effectively managed high-acuity cases, ensuring optimal health outcomes while maintaining compliance with medical protocols and enhancing patient satisfaction. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse, well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care/Emergency Depart RN, 48 Beds, 3 ED
Crook County Med Service District
Sundance, WY
01.2025 - Current
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Southern Tenn Regional Health System, Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Registered Nurse Emergency Depart. 36 Bed, 12 ED
Sauk Prairie Hospital
Sauk Prairie, WI
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
First Care Health Center
Park River, ND
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Shoals Hospital 121, Level 3, 9 Bed ER
Muscle Shoals, AL
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Performed patient assessments to obtain essential health information.
- Addressed patient inquiries effectively.
- Facilitated care for patients experiencing a wide array of chronic illnesses like COPD, asthma, CHF, CVA, diabetes and sepsis.
- Cultivated productive interdepartmental relationships in healthcare settings.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, 12 Bed
Samuel Simmonds Memorial (Indian Health Services)
Utqiagvic, AK
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients and determined appropriate level of care for each patient.
- Managed high-acuity cases with critical time frames requiring rapid assessment skills.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions including intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Administered conscious sedation per physician order prior to invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 99 Bed
Southern Tenn Regional Health System, Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, TN
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, 204
ECU Health North Hospital, 24 Bed ED
Roanoke Rapids, NC
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered conscious sedation per physician order prior to invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatments, medications and lifestyle modifications.
- Responded appropriately during code situations by initiating basic life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Managed high-acuity cases with critical time frames requiring rapid assessment skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 77 Bed
Juan F Louis Hospital, 12 Bed ED
St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse COVID-19 MED/SURG, ISTEP/Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Commonwealth Healthcare Corp 76 Bed, Level 3
Saipan, CNMI
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured patient advocacy by upholding their fundamental rights.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department 175 Beds
Memorial Hospital Carbondale Level 2, 26 Bed ED
Carbondale, IL
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Conducted intravenous infusions to treat underlying conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Indian Health Service 11 Bed Free Standing ED
Kayenta, AZ
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures and ensured efficient management of patient treatments.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Applied pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to manage disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Holy Spirit Hospital 306 Bed, Level 2, 54 Bed ED
Camp Hill, PA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient condition, noted vital sign changes and recorded recovery outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Essentia Health 149 Bed, Level 2, 24 Bed ED
Fargo, ND
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed high patient flow effectively within an active ER setting.
- Stabilized patients by assessing their immediate health needs.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 95 Bed
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, Level 3
Pulaski, TN
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Tracked patient vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Clarified patient doubts with comprehensive take-home information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
REGISTER NURSE HOSPICE
LCHS
Tuscumbia, AL
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided emotional support and kindness during end-of-life transition.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Leveraged communication and listening strengths to foster trust among patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to address patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department 175 Bed
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Level 3, 24 Bed ED
FLORENCE, AL
11.2011 - 11.2018
- Managed emergency code responses and provided effective, well-coordinated healthcare.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Managed high-volume patient caseload in an emergency room setting.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, ICU Step-down Unit 24 Bed Unit
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia, TN
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Muscle Shoals, AL05.2010
Skills
- Patient Record Auditing
- Compassionate and Caring
- Problem-Solving
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- PPE use
- Organization and Time Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Charting
- Patient Care Assessment
- Customer Service
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clear Patient Communication
Additional Information
- Tia Morris, RN ER Manager Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital (Crockett) Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, since 9/22, 931-629-3069 Tia.morris@lpnt.net
- Norma Inman, Charge Nurse Shoals Hospital since 7/19, 256-366-1266 NormaPhillips06@aol.com
- Eileen Russell, RN Manager Indian Health Services, Kayenta Az (928) 697-4197 eileen.russell@ihs.gov
- Baxter Heflin, RN Charge Nurse Carbondale Memorial, Carbondale Illinois (618) 964-5874 baxter.heflin@gmail.com
- Travis Meade, RN Charge Nurse IHS, Kayenta Az (276) 591-7260 nathaniel.meade@gmail.com
- Beth Scott, RN Charge Nurse since 7/19, Shoals Emergency Department, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 256-366-4179 Lbas71@aol.com
- Leah Morris (personal) since 11/92, 256-443-3259 morrisleahbeth@gmail.com
- Hillary Perez, RN Charge since 9/23, First Care, Park River ND 225-362-1018 Perezhillary@yahoo.com
- Branson Proudlock 734-718-4434, Charge Nurse STRHS 11/23
Charting Systems
* MediTech
* MedHost
* Healthstream
* Cerner
* EPIC
* EHR
* EDIS
* CPRS
* CPSI
* Federal Health
* Paper
References available on request.
Timeline
Acute Care/Emergency Depart RN, 48 Beds, 3 ED
Crook County Med Service District
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Depart. 36 Bed, 12 ED
Sauk Prairie Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
First Care Health Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Southern Tenn Regional Health System, Lawrenceburg
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, 12 Bed
Samuel Simmonds Memorial (Indian Health Services)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 99 Bed
Southern Tenn Regional Health System, Lawrenceburg
09.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, 204
ECU Health North Hospital, 24 Bed ED
08.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 77 Bed
Juan F Louis Hospital, 12 Bed ED
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse COVID-19 MED/SURG, ISTEP/Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Commonwealth Healthcare Corp 76 Bed, Level 3
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department 175 Beds
Memorial Hospital Carbondale Level 2, 26 Bed ED
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Indian Health Service 11 Bed Free Standing ED
04.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Holy Spirit Hospital 306 Bed, Level 2, 54 Bed ED
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Essentia Health 149 Bed, Level 2, 24 Bed ED
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Shoals Hospital 121, Level 3, 9 Bed ER
07.2019 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 95 Bed
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, Level 3
06.2018 - 06.2019
REGISTER NURSE HOSPICE
LCHS
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department 175 Bed
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Level 3, 24 Bed ED
11.2011 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, ICU Step-down Unit 24 Bed Unit
Maury Regional Hospital
11.2010 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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