Pamela Horton
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at George Washington University Hospital, excelling in chronic disease management and critical care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective case management and clinical judgment. Skilled in mentoring staff and streamlining care protocols, significantly improving treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registred Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nursing Jobs
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Contracts throughout Colorado for direct patient care in situations of high need to include the schools, home hospice, acute rehabilitation, and hospital settings.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Director of Healthcare
New York City Outward Bound
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Trained field instructors to give emergency care in a wilderness setting for high school kids
Registered Nursd
Health Care Service Corporation
05.2005 - 07.2014
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC05.2005
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Care
- Case Management
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
mission work
- Decatur Presbyterian Church - Honduras 2018
- Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown DC - weekly meals for the homeless 2020
- National Cathedral, Washington DC - penpal prisoner program participant 2021
- Old Town Community Church - Weekly Open table meals for homeless in Alexandria Virginia
Timeline
Registred Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Travel Nursing Jobs
07.2016 - 11.2020
Director of Healthcare
New York City Outward Bound
07.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nursd
Health Care Service Corporation
05.2005 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
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