Nancy Garner
Seagrove,NC
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Firsthealth of The carolinas Montgomery Memorial
Troy, NC
01.2008 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- As well as many other tasks that may be individualized by patient, or anything that may arise during care
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
HCR ManorCare
Pinehurst, NC
03.2003 - 11.2011
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities in accordance with established standards of practice.
- Reported any abnormalities or changes in a resident's condition promptly to physician and supervisor.
- Any needs that may arise on an individualized basis
LPN
Autum Care Of Biscoe
Biscoe, NC
02.1997 - 03.2003
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Assessed the need for medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers in order to ensure safety of residents.
- Educated family members about the importance of following prescribed treatments or medications.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC06-2004
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Caridiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resusitation Program
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency triage
Affiliations
- Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, my church family ,riding motorcycles , and taking care of my dogs.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Firsthealth of The carolinas Montgomery Memorial
01.2008 - Current
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
HCR ManorCare
03.2003 - 11.2011
LPN
Autum Care Of Biscoe
02.1997 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
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