Pam Pitts
Russellville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with more than fourteen years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Acute Coordinator\ Staff Nurse
Logan Memorial Hospital
Russellville, KY
11.2020 - Current
- Verified customer identity and collected appropriate documentation to comply with Medicare regulations.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards for documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients to help facility meet satisfaction scores and patients obtain best possible care.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Director of Med Surg/ ICU
Logan Memorial Hospital
Russellville, KY
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of qualified nursing personnel.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to newly hired nurses or those transitioning into a new role.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
- Oversaw implementation of infection control protocols within the unit or facility.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
Staff Nurse for Med Surg
Logan Memorial Hospital
Russellville, KY
01.2011 - 02.2016
- My responsibilities included: Head to toe assessments, creating care plans based on patients’ needs, obtaining vital signs, taking off orders, assisting physicians with procedures, administering medications, utilized teach back to educate patients on various types of therapy, oriented new nurses and worked as a preceptor for last semester nursing students.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during procedures.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) -
Western Kentucky University
12.2010
Certification
- BLS, 08/2024
- PALS, 08/2024
- ACLS, 08/2024
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References
- Amanda Eggleston (270)847-9888
- Sherry Allen, (270)847-9171
- Uvohn Eden, RN, (270)779-0826
Timeline
Post Acute Coordinator\ Staff Nurse
Logan Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Director of Med Surg/ ICU
Logan Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse for Med Surg
Logan Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) -
Western Kentucky University
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