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Nell Arnold

Florence,SC

Summary

Accomplished nurse offering more than 18 years' skilled expertise in healthcare possessing skills in clinical knowledge, effective communication, patient assessment and advocacy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2018 - Current


  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.


Registered Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2018
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College

Skills

  • Preventative Health
  • Professional Telehealth relations
  • Discharge Planning
  • Post-Discharge Care Coordination
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Family Education
  • HIPAA /OSHA Compliance
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Call Triaging
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Medication Administration
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • Data Collection
  • Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Relationship Building
  • Infection Control Measures
  • High Level of Autonomy
  • Medication and IV Administration and Therapy

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College
Nell Arnold