Molly Cosby
Bailey,MS
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
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Rush Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in dosage calculations.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures such as biopsies, lumbar punctures, and bronchoscopies for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing nursing practice standards within the medical-surgical unit.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
Volunteer
East Mississippi Animal Rescue
09.2018 - Current
- I volunteer on a weekly basis for a local nonprofit organization that rescues and rehomes dogs.
Volunteer
Lamar School
09.2018 - Current
- I have volunteered in multiple capacities
- I have helped with set design and set production of three school plays
- Each time spending over 100 hours.
Registered Nurse (RN)
United States Navy
08.1999 - 10.2004
- I was a Registered nurse as an active duty member of the United States Navy
- I was stationed in Jacksonville Florida and worked as a medical surgical nurse
- I was also stationed in Beaufort South Carolina and worked as a primary care nurse with Marine Corps recruits and as a recovery room nurse in a same-day surgery unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
05.1999
Bachelor of Arts in Biology -
05.1994
Skills
- Animal Care
- Filing
- Customer service
- Veterinary Assistant
- Nursing
- Primary Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Kennel Experience
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), 05/01/99, 12/01/06, Registered nurse MedSurg, same-day surgery, PACU, ENT outpatient clinics
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, Lieutenant, 08/01/99, 04/01/04, United States naval officer, registered nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Ochsner Rush Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Volunteer - East Mississippi Animal Rescue
09.2018 - Current
Volunteer - Lamar School
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) - United States Navy
08.1999 - 10.2004
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Hollins University - Bachelor of Arts in Biology,
Registered Nurse (RN), 05/01/99, 12/01/06, Registered nurse MedSurg, same-day surgery, PACU, ENT outpatient clinics
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