Patrice Moreland
McDonough,GA
Summary
Compassionate Infusion Nurse coordinating care for hematology and oncology patients. Offering a friendly personality and many years of experience providing both physical and emotional care to patients of all ages. Ready to join a new company that appreciates problem-solving and well-honed medication administration skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Stockbridge, Georgia
05.2023 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy medications and treatments according to established protocols and monitoring for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Assessed intervention effectiveness through ongoing evaluation of patient responses, enhancing care quality.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control policies and procedures, reducing risk of complications.
Infusion Nurse
Naven Health
Sarasota, Florida
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered IV infusions to patients in home environment, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient responses and reported any adverse reactions to medical staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures and potential side effects.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular assessments on patients receiving infusions to ensure safety standards were met.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that occurred during an infusion procedure.
Registered Nurse
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Counseled patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans, improving patient-centered care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Freedom Healthcare
Aurora, Colorado
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Coordinated patient care across multiple facilities, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as oxygen delivery systems and IV pumps based on individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare team members to enhance collaboration and improve patient care outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting optimal recovery and well-being.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Registered Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, Maine
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Documented patient observations and care activities in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Coordinated discharge planning and arranged follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City, South Dakota
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Documented patient observations and care activities in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy for continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through continuous assessment of patient responses, adjusting care plans.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica , Jamaica
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols for patient safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville 08-2010
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Problem solving
- IV infusion treatments
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient care implementation
- IV therapy administration
- Vascular access
- Vascular access devices
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Medication administration
- Blood product administration
- Adverse reaction monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient observation
- Vital sign collection
- Electronic health record
- Electronic medical records
- Infusion pump operation
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Immunoglobulin infusion
- Home infusion coordination
- Patient care coordination
- Patient care implementation
- Tourniquet application
- Support and education
- Patient education
- Clinical decision making
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Teaming and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- CPR certification
- ICD-9 coding
- IV therapy management
- CPR certification
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- ICD-9 coding
- IV therapy management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Registered nurse- Georgia RN333709. Active. Expires 1/31/2027
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Naven Health
12.2023 - 10.2024
Infusion Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Freedom Healthcare
07.2018 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Rapid City Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Of The West Indies
10.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University