Pamela Crane
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
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. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and teamwork during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in various setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery Nurse Admissions and Special Care Nursery
Chespeake Regional Hospital
Chesapeake, VA
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
RN Nursery- Level I and 2 and Mother Baby
BSHSI -Depaul Hospital The Center For Birth
Norfolk, VA
07.2009 - 07.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Staff RN Pediatrics
BSHSI- Depaul Hospital
Norfolk, VA
06.1983 - 11.1989
- Collected samples from patients to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Recommended comprehensive therapeutic treatment plans and non-pharmacological strategies.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported any adverse reactions.
- Monitored and obtained vital signs to identify abnormalities and communicate results to physicians.
Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical
BSHSI -Depaul Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
06.1981 - 06.1983
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA06.1981
Skills
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Dietary Guidelines
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- RNC
Certification
RNC Low Risk Neonatal- 2020
Timeline
Nursery Nurse Admissions and Special Care Nursery
Chespeake Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2022
RN Nursery- Level I and 2 and Mother Baby
BSHSI -Depaul Hospital The Center For Birth
07.2009 - 07.2017
Staff RN Pediatrics
BSHSI- Depaul Hospital
06.1983 - 11.1989
Staff Nurse Medical-Surgical
BSHSI -Depaul Hospital
06.1981 - 06.1983
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
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