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Paula Richardson

Corvallis

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented retired Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Expert in performing successful venipuncture and maintaining infection control through meticulous adherence to protocols. Recognized for fostering professional relationships with patients, ensuring their safety and comfort during procedures. A dedicated team player committed to excellence in patient care.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
06.1998 - 08.2020

I am a retired registered nurse. During my career as a nurse, I performed venipuncture for my patient population. I was an integral part of drawing labs for many of my patients. I incorporated compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures to enhance my patient's experience. I paid careful attention to labeling tubes and following exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.


I have excelled in maintaining professional demeanor during high- pressure situations. Patient safety and advocacy is integral to my practise of patient care.


I strongly believe in the practise of reducing contamination by adhering to the practices of proper hand hygiene and other procedures to minimize the spread of infection. An organized and clean workspace is an important aspect of being profession.


I know the importance of being a team member and have a history of working well with a variety of staff members.

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Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Inrercollegiate School of Nursing
Spokane, WA
01-1974

Skills

  • I have performed successful venipuncture
  • I adhere to labeling tubes accurately
  • I pay close attention to detail of labeling tubes and following specific directions for transport
  • I maintain a professional relationship with patients while providing compassionate care during lab draws
  • I adhere to policies and procedures with the goal of maintaining infection control I use available PPE appropriately

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
06.1998 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Inrercollegiate School of Nursing