Paula James
Paducah,KY
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.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Lourdes
02.2013 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab
Crittenden Community Hospital
10.2004 - Current
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guideline ACLS protocol for emergencies
Registered Nurse Case Manager and Pediatrics
Deconess Hospital of Henderson
05.1999 - 07.2020
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Telemetry monitoring
- Performing EKGs
- Stress lab nurse with expertise EKG readings and being aware of s/s of emergent care to treat pateints during stress test
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Lourdes
02.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab
Crittenden Community Hospital
10.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager and Pediatrics
Deconess Hospital of Henderson
05.1999 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
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