Patricia Peek
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Covenant Medical Center, excelling in patient care and critical thinking. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessments, enhancing outcomes by 20%. Renowned for compassionate communication and leadership, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment. Adept at developing individualized care plans and mentoring nursing staff for optimal patient management.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
04.2014 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning under supervision.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
- Participated in infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
- Supported nursing staff with routine tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Attended training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing School
Methodist School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX06-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Relationship building
- Diabetes management
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
- Emergency procedures
- Acute care expertise
- Case management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Mental health nursing
- Preventive health
Accomplishments
ECMO specialist , and help with evaluating appropriate candidates for ECMO.
Maintaining skills in running CRRT for critically ill patients.
Trained in Hypothermia management.
Precepting nursing students as well as Graduate nurses.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
04.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing School
Methodist School of Nursing