Natalie Gill
Byram,MS
Summary
At Retired, I leveraged my expertise in medication and IV administration and my innate compassion to enhance patient care, significantly improving patient outcomes. My leadership in training staff and advocating for safety initiatives showcases my commitment to excellence in nursing and patient advocacy, embodying a proactive approach to complex problem-solving and patient management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Retired
07.2003 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Dialysis
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.2009
LPN - Med-Surg, Oncology, Rehab
North Harris County Community College
Houston, TX12.1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Retired
07.2003 - 04.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Dialysis
Hinds Community College
LPN - Med-Surg, Oncology, Rehab
North Harris County Community College
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