Pamela Stratton
Timmonsville,SC
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 27 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and their families, as well as staff. Knowledgeable about infusion/medication therapy with eagerness to learn new skills to complete the job requirements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN-Infusion Services/Cancer Center
McLeod Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - Current
- Monitor patients' conditions and report changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Work within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to medication dosing and cycling.
- Provide patients with a one to one teaching session focusing on possible medication side effects, symptom management and all other facets of the treatment process.
- Perform assessment of patient's physical, psychological and educational needs.
- Provide specialized outpatient intravenous infusions (i.e. chemotherapy, immunotherapy, etc.) to Oncology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Gynecological patients.
- Scheduling patients for outpatient appointments in Infusion Center and coordination of doctor office visits.
- Work with Cancer Clinic staff to identify and meet the needs of patients.
- Update patient charts with data, such as medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Communicate between other disciplines, such as Dietary, Social Worker and Pharmacy to ensure patient needs are met.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Follow hospital policy regarding PPE for chemotherapy administration.
Staff RN-Trauma Surgical Care Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Staff RN-Medical Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, communicating with ancillary departments and delegation of tasks, while in a charge nurse role.
RN-Patient Care Supervisor-Medical Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.2001 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Staff RN-Neuroscience Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
07.1998 - 02.2001
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff LPN-Neuro Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.1996 - 07.1998
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05.1998
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC12.1995
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intravenous Injections
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- PICC Lines/PAC access
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
RN of the Year for Infusion Services
RN of the Year for Medical Floor
RN of the Year for Neuroscience Floor
Timeline
Staff RN-Infusion Services/Cancer Center
McLeod Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - Current
Staff RN-Trauma Surgical Care Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 04.2012
Staff RN-Medical Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 05.2010
RN-Patient Care Supervisor-Medical Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.2001 - 01.2005
Staff RN-Neuroscience Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
07.1998 - 02.2001
Staff LPN-Neuro Floor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.1996 - 07.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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