Monica Buchanan
Waverly,TN
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care and geriatric treatment, honed at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital. Excelled in patient assessment and medication administration, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. Adept at mentoring new RNs, showcasing strong clinical judgment and advocacy for patient and family needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital
Waverly, TN
06.2016 - Current
- Served as patient advocate ensuring optimal care through team nursing approach.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
Dickson, TN04-2010
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Nursing Home- Waverly Health Care
06-2008
Skills
- Emergency care
- OR and ER experience
- Geriatric treatment
- Health screening
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Policy compliance
- Infection control measures
- Patient assessment
- Medical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- IV management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR / EHR
- Performing ekgs
Certification
02/28/2026 Advanced Life Support Active
02/28/2026 BLS Provider Active
10/31/2026 TNCC ACTIVE
02/28/2026 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Active
12/31/2027 PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Active
12/31/2026 Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing Active
06/2026 ABLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital
06.2016 - Current
02/28/2026 Advanced Life Support Active
02/28/2026 BLS Provider Active
10/31/2026 TNCC ACTIVE
02/28/2026 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Active
12/31/2027 PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Active
12/31/2026 Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing Active
06/2026 ABLS
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Nursing Home- Waverly Health Care
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