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
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
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