Petal Chambers
Inverness,FL
Summary
I am a Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record, skills and years of experience in medication administration and patient advocacy which will enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care plans and effective communication, significantly reducing patient falls. I am Committed to delivering holistic care while fostering a culture of safety and quality within healthcare settings.
I am also Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication using medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. I have a Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and provide compassionate care to my patients.
I have a strong background in patient care and medical support and my passion is to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs to the best of my ability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avant Health Professionals
Inverness, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments to gather vital health information.
- Provided support in administering medications under supervision.
- Observed and documented patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Engaged with patients to offer comfort and emotional support.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of care activities.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Health Authority
Mandeville, Jamaica
06.2006 - 12.2023
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Assisted in patient assessments to gather vital health information.
- Observed and documented patient conditions accurately.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Jamaica07-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- IV setup
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Medical assessment
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Data collection
- Emotional intelligence
- Seizure management
- Family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Mental health nursing
- EMR systems ( Cerner)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avant Health Professionals
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Health Authority
06.2006 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University