Patricia Pender
Registered Nurse
Corinth,MS
Summary
I have been fortunate to experience a long and diverse nursing career.
I have worked with every age group and in many settings from med-surg, home health, private -duty, skilled nursing facility, to child and adult in-patient psych.
I am a kind, patient, empathetic, compassionate, competent, efficient and experienced nurse. Above all else, I care about my patients and their families. I am intuitive and a very good listener. Proficient in therapeutic communication, I put patients and their loved one at ease before beginning my professional duties as an RN.
I have never in my career received a poor evaluation or disciplinary action of any type.
I am confident in my skills and abilities as a nurse and caregiver.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
Gulfport, MS
01.1996 - 08.2009
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Gulfport Memorial Hospital In-Pt Rehab
Gulfport, MS
09.2001 - 12.2001
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Senior Day Care
Gulfport, MS
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Boyington Nursing Home
Gulfport, MS
07.1996 - 12.1996
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05.1996
Skills
- Patient Management
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Chart Updating
- Diabetes Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Urology Knowledge
- Home Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication and IV Administration
- Taking Vitals
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Counseling
- High Level of Autonomy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medication Distribution
- Emotional Awareness
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Long-Term Care
- Breastfeeding Education
- Palliative Care Awareness
- Software Use
- Medication Administration
- Call Triaging
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Removing Sutures
- IV Setup
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Infection Control Measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Senior Day Care
10.2008 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse
Gulfport Memorial Hospital In-Pt Rehab
09.2001 - 12.2001
Registered Nurse
Boyington Nursing Home
07.1996 - 12.1996
Registered Nurse
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 08.2009
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College