Natalie Watts
MIDDLETOWN,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Premier Health, Atrium Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Nurse Clinical Manager
Hilltop Obstetrics And Gynecology
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
- Reviewed financial resources and prepared reports showing resource allocations.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
LPN
Oakcreek Terrace
10.2006 - 01.2008
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Medical Assistant
Hilltop OB/GYN
04.2001 - 04.2006
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, OhLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Butler Tech
Hamilton, OhAssociate of Science - Nursing
RETS Tech
Centerville, OhBachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH2013
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL05.2023
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Call Triaging
- Family Planning Services Education
- Medication Distribution
- Intakes and Discharges
- Trauma Recovery
- Chest Pain Management
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Breastfeeding Education
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Counseling
- Shared Governance
- Anesthetic Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Managing Deadlines
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Postpartum Care
- Women's Health Exams
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Assessments
- Prenatal Care
- Pain Management
- Staff Supervision
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Patient Education
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Nurse Clinical Manager
Hilltop Obstetrics And Gynecology
10.2019 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Premier Health, Atrium Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
LPN
Oakcreek Terrace
10.2006 - 01.2008
Medical Assistant
Hilltop OB/GYN
04.2001 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Butler Tech
Associate of Science - Nursing
RETS Tech
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Chamberlain University
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