Phoebe Spangler
Middleburg,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Evangelical Community Hospital, excelling in thorough patient assessments and education. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and infection control, fostering a safe and supportive environment for optimal recovery. Dedicated to holistic care and patient advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Evangelical Community Hospital
Middleburg, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing safety protocols within the healthcare environment.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Access Representative
Evangelical Community Hospital
Middleburg, PA
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated patient registration processes to ensure accurate demographic and insurance information collection.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for data entry and retrieval, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Caregiver
Almond Tree Senior Solutions
Middleburg, PA
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided compassionate care to elderly clients, enhancing overall well-being and comfort.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring safety and dignity for all clients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA2021
Bachelor Of Biology - Pre-Med
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA06.2018
Highschool -
Penn View Christian Academy
Penns Creek, Pa05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Performing ekgs
- Diabetes management
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Care plan development - While in nursing school, clinical instructor said that based on my care plans, I should consider going on to be a Nurse Practitioner
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Evangelical Community Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Patient Access Representative
Evangelical Community Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Almond Tree Senior Solutions
06.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Wilkes University
Bachelor Of Biology - Pre-Med
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Highschool -
Penn View Christian Academy