Oriel Arthur
Registered Nurse/ Midwife
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 21 years of experience with extensive knowledge of Public Health Nursing and Primary Health care. A Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Excellent reputation of connecting with clients and improving patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority
Road Town, British Virgin Islands
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff during shift.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, Hypertension, acute trauma, vascular diseases, arthritis, dyslipidemia, cancer, etc to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Supervised and managed three Health Centers daily/bi-weekly and monthly scheduling, tasking, procurement and administration.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, (Meditech and Cellma)relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Provided care of the woman and child in the pre-pregnant, Pre-natal and Post-Natal stages, including pap smears, family planning, child health, puerperal visits, requesting diagnostic test and health education
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs, seminars and workshops.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Public Health disease surveillance and reporting for Zone 3 of the Community Health Service (population of 3000) to the Ministry of Health
- Planning and executing community outreach programs such as health education, immunizations, school health, and home health care
- Monthly reporting and analysis of clinical and non-clinical related matters to the relevant stakeholders
- Policy review and formulation
- Managing the Infectious disease clinic, which includes scheduling appointments, labs, follow up, patient education, and health team collaboration.
- Coordinated and participated in covid vaccine immunizations outreach to the residents of Zone 3 of the Community Heath Service from February 2021-June 2021.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in accreditation activities conducted
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Management of secured narcotic on every shift.
- Conducted unit audits of patient charts and client services to facilitate better patient outcomes
Registered Nurse/Midwife
British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority
Road Town, Tortola
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in providing care for pregnant women through ante-partum and post-natal period.
- Providing education to the client, significant partner and family on relevant issues relative to pregnancy, delivery and the post-natal period.
- Request and monitor labs, examined ultrasounds and inform mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Refer 100% high risk clients to the OBG/YN for evaluation and continuing of care.
- Scheduled 100 % of follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
- Identify complications in pregnant women and refer for relevant care.
- Documenting and updating clinical data base of clients seen within the service
- Monthly reporting on clinic activities to the charge nurse
- Conducted child health clinic and school health visits to monitor wellbeing, administer immunizations and refer as needed
- Provided relief nursing coverage to other locations within the organization.
- Facilitated and performed transfer from primary to a secondary health facility via sea and ground transport.
- Participated in continuing education programs.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Management of controlled narcotics.
- Scheduling and management of client appointments
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Ministry Of Health
Kingstown, St. Vincent And The Grenadines
08.2006 - 01.2010
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Requested and monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Performed simple delivery, examination and minor procedures procedures such as episiotomies, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Stabilizing and transfer of client via the sea for tertiary intervention
- Administer medications by mouth, intravenously, subcutaneously and intramuscularly; monitoring patient outcomes.
- Provided administrative coverage at the 14 bed facility in the absence of the Ward Sister. This included ancillary staff supervision, record keeping and reporting, procurement, and public health surveillance
- Provided relief coverage in the Primary Health clinics to include services such as child health, family planning, pre and post natal care
- Triage and management of client admitted through the Accident and Emergency Unit.
- Management of chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, Asthma, etc
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
Kingstown, St, Vincent And The Grenadines
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Provided direct patient care to a patient population of 200 at the Mental Health Center.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated group session with patients to facilitate their recovery
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care of patients with schizophrenia, substance abuse, bi-polar disorder, mental retardation, epilepsy, drug induced psychosis and court ordered admissions
- Implemented medication and IV administration, urinary catheter insertion
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Caregiver Instructor
St. Vincent Caregiver Training College
KIngstown, St. Vincent And The Grenadines
10.2003 - 03.2004
- Provided theoretical and clinical instruction to 10 students on basic and intermediate aspect of patient care for persons who wished to be caregivers.
- Assessing competence of students through written and practical exams.
- Collaborate with other instructors so students can maximize their potential.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
Jamaica (Mona)09.2013
Certificate - Nursing Midwifery
St, Vincent And The Grenadines Community College
St. Vincent And The Grenadines07.2007
Certificate - Nursing
St. Vincent And The Grenadines Community College
St. Vincent And The Grenadines12.2000
High School Diploma -
Mountain View Adventist Academy
St. Vincent And The Grenadines06.1991
No Degree - Elementary And Middle School Course of Study
Lauders Primary School
St. Vincent And The Grenadines1985
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment and management
- Medication Administration
- Primary Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient audit, appointment scheduling and record keeping
- Clear Patient Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination and Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Public Health and home health
- Venipuncture and Urethral catheterization
- Infiltration, Suturing and wound care
- Auscultation of fetal heart tones
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of seven staff members.
- Achieved 95% immunization coverage through consistent patient follow up and empowerment.
- Able to perform executive services such as billing and appointment scheduling when personnel wasn't available
- Perfect Attendance record at the BVI Health Services Authority in 2010, 2011 and 2013
Certification
- Word Processing 5.1 -Executive Services Ltd-April 1997
- Voluntary Counseling and Testing Sills Course Training JHPIEGO - 21-25 May 2007
- Fire extinguisher training- BVI Fire and Rescue Service- December 2011
- Provider Initiated Training and Counseling for HIV/AIDSMinistry of Health BVI November 2012
- Essential Skills for First Time Supervisors -BVI Health Services Authority-May 2012
- BLS certification - American Heart Association-November 2019
- Breastfeeding-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Assessing and Diagnosing Chronic Wounds of the Lower Extremity-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Child Abuse-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Infection Control and Barrier Precautions- CEU Fast -November 2019
- Medical errors-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Ethics for Healthcare Professional-CEU Fast -November 2019
hobbies
I enjoy playing the guitar; (i am a self taught musician) reading, and vehicle detailing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Timeline
Charge Nurse
British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority
03.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse/Midwife
British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority
02.2010 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Ministry Of Health
08.2006 - 01.2010
Caregiver Instructor
St. Vincent Caregiver Training College
10.2003 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
08.2000 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
Certificate - Nursing Midwifery
St, Vincent And The Grenadines Community College
Certificate - Nursing
St. Vincent And The Grenadines Community College
High School Diploma -
Mountain View Adventist Academy
No Degree - Elementary And Middle School Course of Study
Lauders Primary School
- Word Processing 5.1 -Executive Services Ltd-April 1997
- Voluntary Counseling and Testing Sills Course Training JHPIEGO - 21-25 May 2007
- Fire extinguisher training- BVI Fire and Rescue Service- December 2011
- Provider Initiated Training and Counseling for HIV/AIDSMinistry of Health BVI November 2012
- Essential Skills for First Time Supervisors -BVI Health Services Authority-May 2012
- BLS certification - American Heart Association-November 2019
- Breastfeeding-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Assessing and Diagnosing Chronic Wounds of the Lower Extremity-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Child Abuse-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Infection Control and Barrier Precautions- CEU Fast -November 2019
- Medical errors-CEU Fast -November 2019
- Ethics for Healthcare Professional-CEU Fast -November 2019
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