Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Phyllis Grate

Florence,SC

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Medical University of South Carolina Hospital, excelling in critical care and patient assessments. Proven ability to reduce complications through proactive interventions and strong communication skills. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and wound care, fostering trust with patients and families for optimal outcomes.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Dr. Ronald McNair Nursing Home
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
09.2005 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.

Registered Nurse

New Generations Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Assessment of client services for agency

Registered Nurse

Always Caring
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
  • Dressing changes for wounds and wound vacuum- assisted closure

Nursing Home Registered Nurse

Faith Health Care Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through close monitoring of patients and timely intervention in case of complications.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Elmhurst Medical Center
09.1997 - 07.2003
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information with Stroke patients and Telemetry
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing
Manhattan, NY
05-2003

Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Mid Manhattan Adult Learning Center
Manhattan, NY
09.1995 - 05.1997

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Math And Science

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.1992 - 05.1995

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical assessments
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Epic Software
  • Critical care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Lab result interpretation

Timeline

Registered Nurse

New Generations Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Always Caring
02.2021 - 06.2021

Nursing Home Registered Nurse

Faith Health Care Center
01.2020 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
09.2005 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Elmhurst Medical Center
09.1997 - 07.2003

Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Mid Manhattan Adult Learning Center
09.1995 - 05.1997

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Math And Science

Nassau Community College
05.1992 - 05.1995

Registered Nurse

Dr. Ronald McNair Nursing Home

Associate of Science - Nursing

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing

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