Patricia Boston
Mount Sterling,KY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LDRP and Newborn Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mt. Sterling
10.2009 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication administration for improved outcomes.
- Supported routine clinical procedures, maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Manage documentation and compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of nursing practices and hospital policies.
- Engaged with patients compassionately, fostering trust and encouraging adherence to treatment plans.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and procedures within fast-paced healthcare settings.
Travel Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery, Ante-Natal
Multiple Travel Nurse Staffin Agencies
10.2007 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans and improve outcomes.
- Implemented efficient workflows for medication administration, enhancing safety protocols in travel assignments.
- Mentored junior nurses on emergency procedures and critical care techniques, fostering professional development.
- Proactively identified potential risks or complications in patient conditions, taking necessary steps to promptly address issues before escalation occurred.
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivdery, Newborn Nursery
Mary Chiles Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2007
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skills in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient safety and satisfaction scores.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Timeline
LDRP and Newborn Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mt. Sterling
10.2009 - Current
Travel Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery, Ante-Natal
Multiple Travel Nurse Staffin Agencies
10.2007 - Current
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivdery, Newborn Nursery
Mary Chiles Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University