PAMELA WATERBURY
Summary
Dedicated Bachelor of Science Nurse with expertise in clinical skills and judgment. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Proven ability to prioritize team collaboration for optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in delivering efficient and compassionate care in fast-paced settings. Proficient in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Healthcare
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes for improved operational efficiency.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate documentation of patient information and care activities.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing nursing practices and overall patient satisfaction levels.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Valley Behavioral Health Sys
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per hospital protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, documenting changes to facilitate timely interventions by healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Med-Surge/Telemetry Registered Nurse Traveler
Vivian
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
Registered Nurse BSN
Mercy Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Adjust settings on patients' assistive devices, such as temporary pacemakers
- Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition-stabilizing interventions
- Thinking Creatively
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Experience with: Electrocardiography EKG machines, pacemakers, Arterial line catheters, Multiple lumen central line catheters, Bilevel positive airway pressure BiPAP ventilators, Chest drains
Registered Nurse
BSN, Mercy Hospital
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Daisy award 2015 Mercy Grand Rapids, MI
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR05.2010
Skills
- Creation of individualized care plans
- Requirements analysis
- Healthcare quality assessment
- Patient-centered communication skills
- Precise documentation
- Detail-oriented analysis
- Empathetic support
- Effective solution development
- Interdisciplinary care management
- Skilled in safe medication administration
- Strategic evaluation
- Task assignment and encouragement
- Efficient diagnostic test management
- Interpretation of diagnostic results
- Clinical patient assistance
- Blood collection and sample handling
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 35 nurses in the development of a pamphlet for kidney transplant patients 2015.
References
References
Amanda Penfield
Co-worker-Charge Nurse
Mercy FS/ Travel Vivian
10100 County Line Rd
Mulberry, Arkansas 72947
United States
Phone: 918-817-9699
Amanda4700@gmail.com
Christina Johnson
Co-worker-Charge Nurse
Mercy FS
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
603 Tiffany Dr
Lavaca, Arkansas 72941
United States Phone: 479-749-1424
Nancy Tamminga
Co-worker-Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Grand Rapids
Gand Rapids, Michigan 49503 United Stales
Phone: 616-204-3584 Co-worker
Additional Information
- Daisy Award I received a ''The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses" in January 2015 from Mercy Hospital Grand Rapids, Ml. The Daisy award is given to "Most amazing nurses whose practice is renowned not only for outstanding clinical skill but especially for the special acts of kindness and compassion you provide your patients and their families".
- Spirit Award I received the Spirit Award for the 2010 ADN Class.
Languages
Sign Language
Professional
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2010-present
- BLS - Basic Lifesaving Support - Expires 05-2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Healthcare
10.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Valley Behavioral Health Sys
11.2023 - 05.2024
Med-Surge/Telemetry Registered Nurse Traveler
Vivian
05.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse BSN
Mercy Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
BSN, Mercy Hospital
09.2011 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
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