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Patricia Walsh

Mayflower,AR

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
09.1988 - 10.2020
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Provided direct nursing care to critically ill cardiac children/adults.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided support for patient families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Primary Care RN for 10 Dialysis patients - ensuring delivery of care through Inpatient, Outpatient, Medical/Surgical services and Home Support care.
  • Developed Quality Improvement projects in Dialysis to reduce peritonitis rates and PD catheter site infections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

University of Arkansas At Little Rock Arkansas
Little Rock, AR

Registered Sick Children's Nurse - Registered Sick Children's Nurse. R.S.C.N

St. Mary's Hospital,
Paddington, London, England

Associate Degree in Nursing - Staff Registered Nurse

Whipps Cross School Of Nursing
Whipps Cross Hospital, London, England

Skills

  • Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven record of reliability and responsibility
  • Self directed and highly organized
  • Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems

Activities

Actively involved in Women & Children's First Organization

Volunteer at Arkansas Food Bank Pantry

Certification

Basic Life Support . BLS

Certified Health Education Specialist . CHES

Certified Pediatric Nurse. CPN

Certified Critical Care Nurse . CCRN


Timeline

Registered Nurse

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
06.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
09.1988 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

University of Arkansas At Little Rock Arkansas

Registered Sick Children's Nurse - Registered Sick Children's Nurse. R.S.C.N

St. Mary's Hospital,

Associate Degree in Nursing - Staff Registered Nurse

Whipps Cross School Of Nursing

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