EPIC
Paul Francis
Registered Nurse
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
04.1992 - 06.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Nurse Technician
Wake Medical Center
Raleigh, NC
08.1988 - 04.1992
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Worked with MD's/RN's/LPN's and related staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
- Interpreted VS and lab results.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 08.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Staff supervision
Medical laboratory procedures
Patient Assessments
Infection control measures
Direct Patient Care
Chest pain management
Oxygen saturation standards
Neurology awareness
Patient counseling
Insulin medication assistance
Procedure preparations
Chronic disease management
Professional bedside manner
Medication Administration
Family Education
Software
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
03-2020
NICHE
10-2011
RN
Duke Regional Hospital
04.1992 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wake Technical Community College
08.1991 - 05.1995
Nurse Technician
Wake Medical Center
08.1988 - 04.1992