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Peggy Friday

Lockesburg,AR

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Optum
12.2017 - Current

Conducted Arkansas Independent Assessments for Medicaid personal care and waiver programs. Scheduling client appointments, auditing charts for quality, teaching registered nurses how to perform quality assessments, communicating with clients to gather required information.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Amedysis Home Health
09.2004 - 12.2017
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments, documenting findings accurately for care planning.
  • Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
  • Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, blood draw, tracheostomy care efficiently while maintaining strict infection control measures.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Domtar
11.2010 - 11.2017

Supervisor over Domtar Medical clinic, Lab draws, IV administration, Vaccine and Medication administered, Scheduled appointments, teaching on disease process's, scheduling, chart reviews, scheduling patients for out patient testing, specialist referrals.

Registered Nurse

Wadley Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 08.2004
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient information, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Christus St Michael
05.1999 - 06.2003
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient information, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Education

Cosmetology

Mary Lynn’s Beauty School
Texarkana, AR

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
05.1999

Skills

All aspects of patient care Quality assessments and charting, IV and medication administration, Teaching and communication skills

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Optum
12.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Domtar
11.2010 - 11.2017

Home Health Registered Nurse

Amedysis Home Health
09.2004 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse

Wadley Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 08.2004

Registered Nurse

Christus St Michael
05.1999 - 06.2003

Cosmetology

Mary Lynn’s Beauty School

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Southern Arkansas University
Peggy Friday