PAMELA STANSBURY
Aberdeen,MD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Excellent in care plan development and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through critical thinking and effective communication. Recognized for training new staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery in multiple environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
Perry Point, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Unit Nurse
Harford Memorial Hospital
MD
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients and administered medications while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Educated patients on healthcare needs to promote understanding and adherence.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff to advocate for patient interests.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Monitored treatments, documented progress, and initiated care plans based on evaluations.
- Evaluated lab trends to inform clinical decisions and enhance patient safety.
- Adhered to patient health information privacy policies for confidentiality.
- Orientated new nurses to unit protocols and standards.
- Complied with unit training requirements to maintain quality care standards.
Unit Nurse
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center
Havre De Grace, MD
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Delivered exceptional nursing care within long-term care unit and subacute rehabilitation floor.
- Managed aides and staff, ensuring optimal team performance.
- Accurately entered physician instructions into EMAR and monitored compliance.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Provided emotional support to family members experiencing stressful events associated with illness or injury.
- Participated in meetings related to quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
CNA/GNA
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center
Havre De Grace, MD
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Met personal safety needs of 14 residents through hygienic care and daily living assistance.
- Adhered to toileting schedules for both incontinent and continent residents.
- Executed turning protocols for immobile residents to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted residents with transfers and ambulation to promote mobility.
- Monitored patients, reporting behavioral and health status changes to unit charge nurse.
- Collected samples for testing and served nutritional supplements as needed.
- Set up meal trays and provided feeding assistance to residents requiring support.
- Documented food and fluid intake, assistance levels, and care activities accurately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - NURSING
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD08.2016
Skills
Emergency response and patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Patient education and support
- Time management and conflict resolution
- Critical thinking and quality improvement
- Staff training and unit oversight
- Clear communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication reconciliation and administration
- Wound care management
- Patient monitoring techniques
- Medical screening processes
- Effective SBAR communication
- Adaptability and flexibility in healthcare environments
Certification
- LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE, MD
- BLS /CPR Certified
- IV therapy Certified
- NIH Stroke scale Certified
- NDNQI Wound and Pressure Injury Certified
- EKG/ECG Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Unit Nurse
Harford Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2020
Unit Nurse
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 10.2017
CNA/GNA
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center
10.2013 - 10.2016
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - NURSING
Harford Community College
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