Nathan Parks
Beckley,WV
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. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor/Registered Nurse Manager
Beckley Oncology Associates
09.2013 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- 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.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Rescare
10.2005 - 06.2009
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Shift Supervisor
Steak Escape
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2009
High School Diploma -
Greater Beckley Christian
Beckley, WV05.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Pain Management
- Medical Records Management
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Medication Distribution
- Physician Collaboration
- Staffing Requirements
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Process Improvement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clinical Management
- Advising and Coaching
- Disease Management Programs
- Policy Updates
- Direct Patient Care
- Statistical Data and Reports
- Community Resources
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EMR Systems
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Management
- Protocols and Procedures
- Scheduling and Planning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Personal Care Needs
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Discharging
- Call Triaging
- Disease Specialization
- Oncology
- Customer Service
- Medical Evaluations
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Consultation
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
- Work Assignments
- Patient Assessments
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor/Registered Nurse Manager
Beckley Oncology Associates
09.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
01.2011 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2010
Caregiver, Special Needs
Rescare
10.2005 - 06.2009
Shift Supervisor
Steak Escape
10.2003 - 10.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
High School Diploma -
Greater Beckley Christian
BLS certified
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