Patricia Bunn
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse successfully providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 43 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with PACU, Pre-op, and Preadmission Testing specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up 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.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Preop / Pacu RN
UNC/Rex Outpatient Surgery Center @ Wakefield
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 1-3 patients simultaneously on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Pre Admission Testing RN
NCSH
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared and promoted clearance of all patients scheduled for surgery prior to admission date to prevent surgical cancellations and delays.
- Ordered lab work/studies for pertinent surgeries and health issues.
- Utilized excellent communication/telephone skills and vast medication knowledge in performing patient health survey and giving Pre operative instructions.
- Informed anesthesiologist and surgeon of abnormal test results and medical issues.
- Promoted patient safety by assessing physical and psychological needs that individuals may have prior to date of surgery.
- Obtained and supplied physician offices with all lab work and study results via fax or email.
- Ensured placement of all appropriate orders, consents, test results, and medical/medication history are completed and in patient's chart prior to date of service.
- Answered patient questions.
PACU Registered Nurse
NCSH
11.2010 - 06.2019
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Kept meticulous charting notes using Meditech regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10 patients on average in post-operative recovery room Including patients undergoing various therapies and procedures by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Educated patients, families,and caregivers on postoperative care,medications, and use of orthopedic equipment.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system
Lead RN
Bosley
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission.
- Administered local anesthesia to 2-3 patients daily in preparation for hair restoration procedures and monitored response to medications, administering further anesthesia if needed to promote patient comfort.
- Educated patients on home care instructions following procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Skills
- Decision Making
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp. 1/2025
- [BCLS], American Life Support Education] exp. 5/7/2024
- ACLS, American Life Support Education - exp. 1/2025
- Licensed RN #73864
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2024 - 06.2024
Preop / Pacu RN
UNC/Rex Outpatient Surgery Center @ Wakefield
07.2022 - 07.2023
Pre Admission Testing RN
NCSH
06.2019 - 01.2022
PACU Registered Nurse
NCSH
11.2010 - 06.2019
Lead RN
Bosley
08.2008 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
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