Peaches Craft
Baycare
Lakeland,FL
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care,long term care,hospice,mental health, PACU, critical 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.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
12 Years- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained composure during high-pressure situations to ensure effective patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Contributed to long-term improvements in unit protocols during crisis situations, enhancing overall team performance and patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
9 Years 9 Months- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered quality care to diverse populations by overseeing patient admissions and triaging based on acuity to ensure appropriate department placement.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors, enhancing patients' coping abilities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Trained new nurses in care standards and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and enhancing team competency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
3 Years- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes or any abnormal changes.
- Educated patients and families on medical conditions, mental health, medications, treatments, and preventive measures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and implement timely treatments, ensuring effective management of rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Responded to safety and security concerns in unit, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations effectively.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Emergency Department Throughput Supervisor
1 Year 5 Months- Managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration to optimize staff allocation and workflow.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Led daily shift briefs to communicate changes in patient care assignments and enhance team readiness.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of quality patient care and improve interdisciplinary communication.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
PACU Nurse
8 Months- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on tailored patient care instructions, enhancing understanding and engagement in recovery process.
- Take vitals and assess patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided individualized care and oversight for two patients in post-operative recovery room, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients rapidly and deliver timely treatment, effectively managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop initiatives enhancing nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale, fostering a positive work environment.
- Educated patients and caregivers on treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques, ensuring consistent and effective care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to address patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs, promoting holistic care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
4 Years 8 Months- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with medical professionals to optimize treatment and discharge options.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
- Assisted patients with eating and drinking for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provided effective ADL coaching and assistance to enhance patients' quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
- LPN
- Medical Assisting
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care
Intravenous therapy
Patient advocacy
High level of autonomy
Time management
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Emergency Department Throughput Supervisor
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2022 - 12.2023Read More
PACU Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Baycare
02.2017 - CurrentRead More
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2014 - 11.2017Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2014 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cornerstone Hospice
09.2012 - 02.2017Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc.
06.2010 - 02.2015Read More
South University
Bachelor of Science
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Jersey College
Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nurse
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Erwin Technical College
from LPN
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Florida Technical Institute
from Medical Assisting
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