Natalie Younger
Dobson,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
Winston Salem, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
- 960 bed facility, 39 bed inpatient Med Surg Telemetry unit
- Facility with top ratings from The Leapfrog Group
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment at home or in the hospital setting.
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires and Nursing Students
- 6:1 Patient-Nurse ratio
- EPIC Charting system
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to meet needs of patient during their stay and after discharge. Team included MD, PT/OT/ST, Nutrition and Case Management
Registered Nurse
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
11.2017 - 10.2022
- 81 bed acute care hospital serving Yadkin Valley Region and SW Virgina
- PACU (July 2021-Oct 2021)
- Assess and monitor patients in the immediate postoperative period, ensuring a smooth transition from surgery to recovery (LMA discontinuation, Total joint replacement post-op care, C-Section post-op care, routine and emergent Laparoscopic and open abdominal surgeries)
- Managing airway and pain management in immediate postoperative setting
- 1:1 Nurse patient ratio
- Consistently adhere to safety protocols and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- 36 bed inpatient Med Surg Telemetry unit combined with ICU status post total joint replacement patients (Oct 2017-July 2021)
- 6:1 Patient to nurse ratio
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and Nursing Students
- Thrive UX CPSI charting system
- Supervise non-licensed personnel and assigned tasks
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Dedicated Nursing Associates
Greensboro , NC
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Starmount Nursing and Rehab, Skilled Nursing Facility
- Provided medication management for patients undergoing acute rehabilitation
- Provided wound care, IV therapy and pain management for post surgical rehab patients
- Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout the patient's course of treatment
- Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient
- Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines described by the facility
- Oversee care delivered by LPN'S and CNA'S
- Point Click Care charting system.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Travel Nurse Across America
Salem, VA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Lewis Gale Medical Center
- 36 bed unit Med Surg Telemetry
- Patient to nurse ratio 6:1
- Meditech charting system
- Conducts Daily Interdisciplinary Rounds
- Part of LGMC Shared Governance councils
- A supportive environment focused on fostering educational opportunities and specialty certification
- Collaborated with a team who possessed a passion for supporting nurses in reaching their professional goals, excellent practice, and collegial relationships
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to protect both staff members and patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results to determine appropriate treatments.
Travel Nurse
National Staffing Solutions
Mooresville, NC
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Charge Nurse
- Provide regular patient status updates and to appropriate personnel
- Attend and participate in department/facility meetings as required
- Act in compliance with the facilities regulatory and professional standards and guidelines
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency
- Point Click Care charting system
- Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical records, audits, patient satisfaction surveys, safety activities and regulatory requirement
- Participate in Quality Improvement improvement
- Will participate in the Facility Safety program and assist in promoting the awareness of safety issues
- Provided skilled nursing care, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, and treatments.
- Maintained current knowledge of regulations governing skilled nursing facilities through regular review of applicable laws and regulations.
RN
Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center
Mount Airy, NC
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Nurse Supervisor
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chatham Nursing & Rehab/Hugh Chatham Nursing Center
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Charge Nurse
- Supervised fellow LPN's, CNA's and Med Techs
- Maintained locked assisted living dementia unit
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues
- Provided skilled nursing care, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant I/II
Surry Community Health and Rehab
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant I/II
Central Continuing Care
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Hospital of Surry County
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Long Term Care Unit within Northern Hospital of Surry County
- 32 bed unit
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC01.2016
High School Diploma -
Mount Airy High School
Mount Airy, NC01.2009
Skills
- BLS Certified
- NIH
- Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Central Line Management
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Discharge Planning
- Family Education
- Medical Records Management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hospice Care
- Care Plan Development
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Infection Control
- Student Precepting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Compassionate and Caring
- Organizational Skills
- ICD-10
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 08/02/16, Present
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 02/17/2014, 10/31/2017
- Certified Nurses Assistant II, 06/03/2013, 10/31/2014
- Certified Nurses Assistant, 08/01/2010, 06/03/2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Dedicated Nursing Associates
09.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Travel Nurse Across America
05.2019 - 08.2019
Travel Nurse
National Staffing Solutions
05.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2022
RN
Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chatham Nursing & Rehab/Hugh Chatham Nursing Center
03.2014 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant I/II
Surry Community Health and Rehab
04.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant I/II
Central Continuing Care
10.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Hospital of Surry County
08.2010 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Surry Community College
High School Diploma -
Mount Airy High School
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