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Nan Cagle

Summary

Dedicated RN with experience at UVA Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient care. Demonstrated clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Proficient in central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BSN,CURN,RN

UVA Medical Center
09.2000 - 01.2025
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Central line dressing changes and drawing labs from the line
  • Foley catheter insertion, patient instruction on catheter care and follow up with voiding trials.
  • Performed wound vacuum dressing changes and assisted new collogues with dressing changes.

Registered Nurse

St.Mary’s Hospital,Bon Secours
08.1986 - 06.2023
  • Utilized 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Portsmouth School Of Nursing
Portsmouth, VA
05-1978

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

EMU
Harrisonburg,VA
05-2021

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Drawing labs
  • Starting PIV
  • Wound vac dressing changes
  • Foley catheter/suprapubic catheter insertion and related patient teaching
  • Central line dressing changes
  • POC testing-strep, COVID, flu and pregnancy

Certification

Certified Urology RN and member of SUNA/CBUNA

Timeline

BSN,CURN,RN

UVA Medical Center
09.2000 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

St.Mary’s Hospital,Bon Secours
08.1986 - 06.2023

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Portsmouth School Of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

EMU

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