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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

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Software

EPIC

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

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