Patsy Eighmy
Stratford
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14+ years of experience, 3 years as a Virtual RN. Demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge in my Virtual role. Proficient in auditing and updating charts, monitoring medications and communicating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual RN
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs to identify and communicate critical changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system via Epic.
- Proficient in telecom system Andor, experience with Teledoc
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of related paperwork.
RN Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care in critical and non-critical environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient management.
- Assisted in developing care plans based on patient assessments.
- Ensured accuracy and compliance in patient records and documentation, supporting quality care standards.
- Guided new nursing staff on procedures and best practices, enhancing team competency and patient care.
RN Staff Nurse
Hartford healthcare hospital
Bridgeport
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care in critical and non-critical environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient management.
- Mentored new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT 06.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Initiate Care plan/education
- Update electronic medical records
- Monitor patient status per eCart and communicate with bedside RN
- Patient discharge planning
- Communicate with bedside team
- Team coordination
- Admission/discharge questions
- Chart audits
- Problem solving
Certification
BLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
Virtual RN
Bridgeport Hospital
08.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System
05.2018 - 04.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Hartford healthcare hospital
05.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Sacred Heart University
06.2010 - 05.2012