Pamela Kotay
Appalachia,VA
Summary
Dedicated RN specializing in patient assessments, education, and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient care and mentor junior staff in a correctional facility setting. Several years working in a surgical setting to include pre op, intraop, post op and PAT.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Red Onion State Prison
Pound, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses within correctional facility setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for inmates.
- Conducted health assessments, documenting findings and reporting changes in patient conditions.
- Educated inmates on health management and disease prevention strategies effectively.
RN
Bristol Surgery Center
Bristol TN
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall safety standards within the facility.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Streamlined medical record documentation processes to improve accuracy and compliance.
- Participated in crisis intervention strategies, ensuring immediate response to acute medical situations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
RN
Lonesome Pine Surgery Dept.
Big Stone Gap, VA
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and preferences.
RN
Norton Community Hospital
Norton, VA
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall facility safety standards.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, optimizing patient outcomes and care delivery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN
Advance Home Care Services
Wise, VA
05.2015 - 09.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
RN Supervisor
St. Mary Hospital
Norton, VA
05.1987 - 09.2015
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance recovery outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize patient care delivery.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for optimal patient care at all times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment protocols for patients.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA05-1994
High School Diploma -
Appalachia High School
Appalachia, VA05-1984
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
Timeline
RN
Red Onion State Prison
01.2023 - Current
RN
Bristol Surgery Center
10.2020 - 01.2023
RN
Lonesome Pine Surgery Dept.
09.2018 - 10.2020
RN
Norton Community Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2020
RN
Advance Home Care Services
05.2015 - 09.2020
RN Supervisor
St. Mary Hospital
05.1987 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
High School Diploma -
Appalachia High School