Patience Reid
Lake City,SC
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with focused experience in Emergency Department settings. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC
Florence, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NGHS
Gainesville, GA
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Facilitated patient transfers to ensure continuity of care across units and facilities.
- Supported criminal inquiries by documenting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Monitored patient behaviors, assessed conditions, and updated supervising physicians on findings.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to evaluate and identify patient conditions accurately.
- Recorded vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects for comprehensive patient management.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during stressful situations.
- Observed safety protocols by verifying medication dosages prior to administration.
Registered Nurse (Team Lead)
Core Civic
Millen, GA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed regular rounds on all units to assess patient needs and evaluate staff performance levels.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Nursing Supervisor
EGRMC
Statesboro, Georgia
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and leave requests according to company policy guidelines.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Relief NS)
St. Cloud Regional Medical Center
St. Cloud, FL
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Charge)
Seven Rivers Community Hospital
Seven Rivers, FL
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Led debriefing sessions following major incidents, contributing to an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL09-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment and triage
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records management
- Critical care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Rasmussen Leadership Academy Graduate
Certification
- SANE
- TNCC
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPI
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NGHS
06.2020 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse (Team Lead)
Core Civic
09.2019 - 05.2020
Nursing Supervisor
EGRMC
06.2016 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Relief NS)
St. Cloud Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Charge)
Seven Rivers Community Hospital
11.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Rasmussen University
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