PATRICIA STODDARD
Birmingham,AL
Summary
As a passionate medical professional, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, I excel in fostering positive connections with both patients and colleagues. My ability extends beyond medical knowledge to include customer service, project management, client relations, and organization. Eager to continue learning and growing, I am excited to contribute my skills to an excellent team. Currently seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, I am confident in my interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Ortho- Neuro Med. Surge
Grandview Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action after surgery
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Extern (NICU)
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating medical equipment such as IV pumps, cardiac monitors, glucose meters among others essential tools required in acute care settings.
- Responded swiftly during emergency situations, applying critical thinking skills and initiating appropriate actions to stabilize patients' conditions.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to best practice guidelines for medication management.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Project Manager
Phlebotomy Services of America
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Negotiated over 70 contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Triage/ Medical Assistant
Alabama Comp
08.2004 - 03.2020
- Ensured accuracy in medical records by diligently documenting patients' symptoms, vitals, and medical history in a busy medical office of 100 plus patients per day.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting physicians in examinations, diagnostic tests, perform x-rays, and treatment plans.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized triage system that prioritized based on urgency levels.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when addressing complex patient concerns or navigating unexpected challenges during shifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Jefferson State Community College
12.2024
Skills
- Child Abuse and Mandate
- Coordinating student schedules
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Project Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Project Planning
- Infection control protocols
- CPR/AED
- Clinical Supervisor
- IV therapy
- Foley insertion and care
- Geriatric care
- Discharge planning
Timeline
RN Ortho- Neuro Med. Surge
Grandview Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Extern (NICU)
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Phlebotomy Services of America
01.2018 - 01.2022
Triage/ Medical Assistant
Alabama Comp
08.2004 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Jefferson State Community College
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