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Vivian Hunt

Fairmont,NC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

UNC Southeastern
01.2024 - Current

Responsible and accountable for providing computer assisted health coaching through face to face, onsite and telephonic interactions with enrolled employees and dependents on the organization's healthcare plan.

Focus on assessing the care individuals are receiving, determining if treatment plans are in place, are being followed, and are being successful, using patient education, provider education, goal setting, and frequent assessment.

Identify when deficiencies in treatment plans occur and assist in getting plans implemented to reach successful objective outcomes.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of care coordination efforts within the organization.

Educate staff members on best practices in managing complex medical cases, contributing to the overall skillset of the team.

Registered Nurse Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse

Glen Flora Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2021 - 01.2024

Conducted surveillance for the facility including collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing teammates and healthcare practitioners.

Assessed the need for, develop, and present in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and annual review as needed

Effectively communicate best practices to colleagues to ensure safety of residents.

Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor resident's antibiotic use

Maintain a system for reporting incidents of communicable diseases to local, state and national agencies as required

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Utilize 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.

Treated complex wounds not healed within 2 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries and trauma related injuries

Worked closely with members of patient care teams to ensure that personalized treatment plans are followed correctly in order to prevent future infection or injury

Communicated with health care teams to create applicable health care plans for patients

Registered Nurse Pre-Op and Recovery

Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center
03.2021 - 10.2021

Planned, implemented, and evaluated pre and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual,specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders

Maintained and demonstrated current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy and medication administration.

Provided emotional/social support of patients and families.

Educated patient and family members about surgical procedures, aftercare instructions and completing paperwork for patient discharge

Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius Dialysis
05.2019 - 03.2021

Ensured transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction.

Educated patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.

Performed ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, E-clinical and adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Clinical Manager and Physician as needed.

Administered medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.

Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.

Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.

Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.

Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.

Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.

Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Process Application Specialist

CEM Corporation
01.2008 - 07.2016

Supported customers by planning, developing, and introducing new methodology and application notes for use on-site

Delivered training and guidance to customers and sales representatives on all of the product lines in-house and on-site

Compositional testing of various food and chemical products using AOAC, SMEPD and customer method

Assisted in the development of product documentation, creating easy-to-follow user guides and manuals.

Increased customer satisfaction ratings through prompt resolution of technical issues via phone, email, or onsite assistance.

Provided training and support to end-users, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies.

Trained staff on proper use of systems and conducted orientation seminars.

Performed on-site and in-house bench-scale testing, data analysis, and reports.

Enhanced customer loyalty by providing exceptional post-implementation support and regular check-ins.

Led workshops to educate clients on new features, ensuring they fully leveraged application capabilities.

Built databases and table structures for web applications.

Quality Control Technician

DSM Desotech
03.2006 - 01.2008

Operated UV curing machinery and analytical instruments to test raw materials, production samples, and finished goods

Maintained the calibration and maintenance log for laboratory equipment to ensure proper use and organization

Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.

Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.

Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.

Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.

Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.

Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.

Quality Assurance Chemist

Qualitest
01.2000 - 01.2003

Managed the set-up and operation of automated lab instrumentation, including HPLC, IR, and UV on a daily basis

Analyzed validation batches, finished products, and stability samples through use of FDA, USP, and cGMP protocols

Improved product quality by developing and implementing new testing protocols for raw materials and finished products.

Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards, conducting regular audits of laboratory procedures and equipment.

Developed robust stability testing programs that ensured product shelf life and performance met or exceeded industry standards.

Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols.

Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions and reagents to enable successful testing completion.

Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.1999

Skills

  • Care Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Healthcare regulations
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology Training | UNC-Chapel Hill| November 2022

Timeline

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

UNC Southeastern
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse

Glen Flora Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse Pre-Op and Recovery

Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center
03.2021 - 10.2021

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius Dialysis
05.2019 - 03.2021

Process Application Specialist

CEM Corporation
01.2008 - 07.2016

Quality Control Technician

DSM Desotech
03.2006 - 01.2008

Quality Assurance Chemist

Qualitest
01.2000 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Pembroke

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology Training | UNC-Chapel Hill| November 2022
Vivian Hunt