Penny Hollifield
RN-BSN
Unicoi,TN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Clinical Lead
Mountain Community Health Partnership
11.2020 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard care and best practices.
- Administered Sublocade to our SUD program patients.
- Completed intake on patients coming into the clinic.
- Administered childhood immunizations, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines per physician order.
- Responsible for keeping track of our Western North Carolina colonoscopy program for those patients over 50 without insurance. I help keep physicians informed on the referral process and how the plan works, ensuring patients with positive FIT tests can receive colonoscopy screenings.
- Perform spirometry, DOT urine drug screens, and blood alcohol testing as needed.
- Serve as advocate to all clinical staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Registered Nurse-Lead
Quality Correctional Healthcare Corp.
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to ensure continuity of care to inmates.
- Administered medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments.
- Triaged inmate sick call requests and placed them on the appointment list in order of importance.
- Provided daily wound care.
- Provided emergency first-aid care.
- Checked and performed routine vital signs on hypertension patients.
- Obtained specimens from patients for diagnosis.
- Reported reactions to treatments and medications and changes in inmates' emotional or physical condition.
- Performed intake on all inmates promptly. Assessed for any acute medical illness during intake.
- Called the pharmacy to verify the medications inmate was currently taking.
- Established a therapeutically safe environment for inmates during their appointment with the physician.
Registered Nurse-Forensics
HCA
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in caring for patients reporting Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Physical Assault, Strangulation, and Child Abuse.
- Completed forensic interviewing and medicolegal documentation, including written and body diagrams, medical evaluation, evidence collection, medication administration, and forensic photography.
- Transported deceased patients to the morgue.
- Contacted funeral homes of the deceased and arranged transport to the funeral home.
- Served as an advocate for families.
- Assisted the Medical Examiner in gathering toxicology from the deceased.
Registered Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of TN
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Provider of patient consultations to determine needs and coordinate patient-care services.
- Telephonic outreach to patients daily to discuss their chronic conditions and quality measures.
- Quality measures involved scheduling colonoscopies, mammograms, A1c, and Medicare Annual Wellness, etc.
- Educated patients regarding their disease processes, such as diabetes and asthma,
- Provider patient referrals to case management based on medical, housing, and food needs.
- Living Well with Chronic Condition Educator, 6-week course program.
- Maintain and establish rapport with patients, physicians and staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Tennessee GI Associates
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Performed pre-procedure patient assessments, including reviewing the patient's history and physical, medications, and allergies before scheduled procedures.
- Prepared procedure rooms before procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining biopsies during patient colonoscopies and endoscopies, labeled specimens, and facilitated transport for laboratory testing.
- Assisted physicians as needed before, during, and post-patient procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05.2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee Technology Center
Elizabethton, TN03.2002
Skills
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations, vaccination, and intramuscular injections
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Provide education to patients regarding their colonoscopy prep and procedure
- Practice safe quality care to patients and families
- Dependable
- Excellent communication skills with patients and staff
Certification
Basic Life Support- Expires 09/2023
Registered Nurse License: NC 315389 Expires 10/31/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Clinical Lead
Mountain Community Health Partnership
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse-Lead
Quality Correctional Healthcare Corp.
09.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse-Forensics
HCA
06.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of TN
04.2016 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Tennessee GI Associates
09.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Haywood Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee Technology Center
Basic Life Support- Expires 09/2023
Registered Nurse License: NC 315389 Expires 10/31/2024
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