Paige Hensley
Staunton,VA
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shenandoah Valley Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
2019.05 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Answering the nurse line phone calls and returns calls left on the voicemail.
- Review and prioritize nurse task assignments and determine the appropratie plan for the patient.
- Electronically enter and send in prescriptions or prep on the surgeons computer to be sent.
- Listen to heart and lungs and obtain vital signs on patients who are consenting for surgery within 30 days.
- Review and reconcile patients medications.
- Remove and set up or assist the providers with splint or case placements.
- Measure and apply durable medical equipment
- Able to navigate systems such as Greenway, Meditech, and Epic.
Registered Nurse
Augusta Health
2009.11 - 2019.05
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up care, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication.
- Determined bed placement for new admissions.
- Served as a charge nurse for the unit.
- Provided discharge instructions for the patient and family.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA04.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shenandoah Valley Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
2019.05 - Current
Registered Nurse
Augusta Health
2009.11 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
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