PEGGY RAGAN
WACO,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy RN
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Hillcrest
Waco, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing patients for endoscopic procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure procedural efficiency.
- Educated patients about pre- and post-procedure care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic records.
- Trained new nursing staff on endoscopy protocols.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to Endoscopy RN practice standards.
- Responded to patient needs promptly during recovery phases.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information related to the endoscopic procedure in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Provided post-procedure care instructions to patients and families.
- Coordinated patient flow between various departments within the hospital system.
- Conducted follow-up phone calls with patients who recently had an Endoscopy Procedure.
- Assisted physician with endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, and bronchoscopy.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and other medical personnel involved in providing care for a patient undergoing an endoscopic exam. Including on call/ emergent cases and communication with nursing, anesthesia, and call team.
- Performed patient assessment and pre-operative teaching prior to procedure.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Nurse Manager of Education
Ascension Living Providence Village
Waco, TX
08.2011 - 07.2022
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
- Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
- Contributed to nursing assessments, certified nursing assistant training and orientation programs.
- Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Waco Surgery Center
Waco, TX
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Positioned operating room lights and laid out sterile instrument packs.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Clinical Nurse
Waco Center For Women's Health
Waco, TX
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Directed assistive personnel to maintain safe, efficient and effective care.
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 06.2008
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated and maintained the OR schedule with staff assignments, communicating with physicians and anesthesia personnel with any delays, add-ons, changes to schedule
RN Supervisor
Memorial Hermann / UT OB/GYN Clinic
Houston, TX
01.1998 - 01.2002
RN Operating Room
MD Anderson Hospital
Houston, TX
06.1995 - 01.1998
- Proficient in scrub duties in Urology,GYN,Thoracic,Cystoscopy, Gen Surgery,Neurology, Head and neck
RN Staff Nurse
Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
01.1993 - 06.1995
- Stafff nurse for Maternal Fetal Special Care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX12.1992
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
Pearland, TX05.1988
Skills
- LOC Assessments
- Hiring and Terminations
- Medical Administration
- Certified Clinical Supervisor
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Case Review
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Equipment Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Procedure Assistance
- Preventive Healthcare
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
• Basic Life Support- AHA - On going RQI
Timeline
Endoscopy RN
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Hillcrest
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager of Education
Ascension Living Providence Village
08.2011 - 07.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Waco Surgery Center
06.2010 - 07.2011
Clinical Nurse
Waco Center For Women's Health
10.2008 - 06.2010
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
01.2002 - 06.2008
RN Supervisor
Memorial Hermann / UT OB/GYN Clinic
01.1998 - 01.2002
RN Operating Room
MD Anderson Hospital
06.1995 - 01.1998
RN Staff Nurse
Hermann Hospital
01.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School