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Paula Perkins

Clovis,NM

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse from Retirement Ranch with near 27 years experience in aging & long term care. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Adept in medication and IV administration and demonstrating unparalleled compassion. Skilled in mentoring staff and advancing wound care techniques, ensuring high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. Showcases a professional bedside manner and a high level of autonomy. Believes strongly in positive customer service and making our patient's a priority.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Retirement Ranch
09.1997 - Current
  • Worked as a CNA from 97-99. Obtained LPN in 1999. Obtained RN in 2021.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Supervised & educated staff on plan of care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM
05.2020

Certificate of Completion-LPN - Nursing

Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Portales High School
Portales, NM
05.1994

Skills

  • End of Life Care
  • Compassion & Empathy
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound Care Director
  • Staff Educator
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • High level of autonomy

Certification

Certified in Infection Prevention & Control through CDC Train

Medication Aide Preceptor

BLS Infant & Adult

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Retirement Ranch
09.1997 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Clovis Community College

Certificate of Completion-LPN - Nursing

Clovis Community College

High School Diploma -

Portales High School
Paula Perkins