Patricia Chaffin
Mocksville,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating room nurse
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- I perform in both circulating and scrub nurse rolls.
- My specialty is centered around cysto, urology and GYN.
- I do rotate to other specialties as needed per schedule.
- Increase patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
- Implement strict infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- I use EPIC acute OR system to provide accurate procedure documentation.
Clinical Services Navigator
Novant Health Carolinas Pelvic Health Center
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Served as primary liaison between the patient and his/her medical team as well as being a patient advocate and support person.
- Assisted providers in a multi-specialty clinic.
- Telephone triage was a very important part of my role as well.
- As the only RN in the practice, I was responsible for the mixing and dispensing of medications to patients as needed.
- Exercised strong decision-making skills during high-stress emergency scenarios while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Used EPIC ambulatory system to provide accurate and updated documentation.
Clinical Supervisor/Navigator
Novant Health Urology Partners
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Served as primary liaison between the patient and his/her medical team as well as patient advocate and support person.
- Supervised 10 full-time clinical employees.
- Made out the daily/weekly schedules for the clinical team.
- Address any clinical issues that needed to be addressed in a timely manner.
- Worked in the clinical area on a daily basis either with a provider or filling in where coverage was needed.
- Mentored other staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
Genitourinary Oncology Nurse Navigator
Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed the GU/ONC Navigation Program at Forsyth Cancer Center
- Provided individual support, education and guidance to the urology patients, their families and support system.
- Coordinated the urology monthly tumor board
- Co-coordinate the US Too support group meeting for prostate cancer patients at Derrick L
- Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center
- Developed a Survivorship Care Plan for prostate cancer patients
- Did health fairs in Forsyth and the surrounding counties to increase the awareness of urological cancers
- Provided community education.
Clinical Coordinator for the surgeries
Novant Health Hawthorne Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Reviewed daily and weekly schedules for the operating rooms and ensured the materials/implants/sales representatives that were needed, were available for the procedures.
- Performed as a scrub and a circulating nurse in the operating room as needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Private assistant
Dr. Andrew Griffin-urology surgeon
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Worked with Dr Griffin in the clinic by interviewing and preparing the patients to be seen/examined.
- Assisted Dr. Griffin in the operating room with the surgical procedures.
- Assisted Dr. Griffin with rounding of patients in the hospital (this could be done by an RN if supervised by a sponsored MD).
- Coordinated medical appointments for clients while maintaining strict confidentiality regarding their health records.
- Assisted Dr. Griffin in the community providing education to patients/family of the community.
Clinical Coordinator for urology/ GYN surgery
Medical Park Hospital
01.1992 - 01.2003
- Reviewed daily and weekly scheduled for the operating room and ensured the materials/implants that were needed were available for the procedures
- Performed as a scrub nurse and a circulating nurse in the operating room as needed.
Pediatric staff nurse
Davis Medical Center
05.1989 - 01.1992
- Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients on a designated pediatric unit.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Served as an advocate for pediatric patients, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between medical staff, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05.1989
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (North Carolina) 1989-present
- CPR certified
Presentations
- How-To talks to nurses on administering hormone therapy injections for Sanofi-Aventis, 2003, 2006
- Community education on prostate cancer, 2003, present
- Community education on men's health and wellness, 2010, present
- Coordinate and plan the annual prostate screening clinic at the cancer center
- Multiple community health fairs
Timeline
Operating room nurse
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Services Navigator
Novant Health Carolinas Pelvic Health Center
07.2016 - 07.2021
Clinical Supervisor/Navigator
Novant Health Urology Partners
09.2013 - 07.2016
Genitourinary Oncology Nurse Navigator
Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
Clinical Coordinator for the surgeries
Novant Health Hawthorne Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2006 - 01.2010
Private assistant
Dr. Andrew Griffin-urology surgeon
01.2003 - 01.2006
Clinical Coordinator for urology/ GYN surgery
Medical Park Hospital
01.1992 - 01.2003
Pediatric staff nurse
Davis Medical Center
05.1989 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC-Charlotte
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Surry Community College
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