Norma Ivey
Nakina,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for critical care patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Whiteville, NC
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Whiteville, NC
07.2015 - 11.2022
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC07-2015
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Ventilator support
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Documenting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Palliative and pain management
- Critical care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient evaluation
- Emergency response
- Direct nursing care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2015 - 11.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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