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Rainey Fox R.N.

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Certified nurse assistant for over 20 years. Studied and worked in surgical technology, phlebotomy, emergency medical management and currently a licensed registered nurse. Helping people and making a difference is what is most rewarding. As a registered nurse, serving the community and being the change through positive action for as long as possible is the goal. Health and fitness are of great importance. Strives to maintain excellent health in order to be an example to others and a guide to help everyone live a quality healthy life. Recently certified to be an Adult and pediatric CPR/FIRST AID/AED instructor. Woundcare specialist registered to sit for national woundcare licensure. Am an empathetic Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for resideOffers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients.ents. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

DharmaVillage-Independent Living
11.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.

Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.

  • Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding processes and staff competency.
  • Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed appointments and provided for daily care needs for patients.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice Inc.
11.2024 - 11.2025
  • Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive and personalized treatment.
  • Monitored and evaluated patient hospice patients' disease progression, adjusting care strategies as necessary.
  • Provided education to patients and families on disease management and comfort promotion.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and establish priorities for care.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices.
  • Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual hospice care needs.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Fairpark Health and REhabilitation
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed and executed training programs for nursing personnel, improving team performance and compliance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective care strategies.
  • Led nursing staff in implementing patient care protocols to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage and minimize operational disruptions.
  • Conducted quality assurance audits to promote adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, enhancing coordination of care for residents.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.

Registered Nurse

Holston Health and Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments (wound care, tube feeding management) following established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of conditions and treatments.

Patient Care Attendant

Parkwest Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Supported clients in daily living activities to enhance self-esteem and promote overall wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided guidance for dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders to ensure patient comfort and adherence to care plans.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Recorded residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical records to facilitate accurate monitoring and ongoing assessment by healthcare team.
  • Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Tennessee Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patients
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
  • Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
  • Gathered information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians regarding patient condition and treatment plans to ensure appropriate care
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, according to medical or nursing staff instructions.
  • Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior and physical symptoms to nursing staff for timely medical response
  • Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility
  • Facilitated exercise routines for patients with limited mobility who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility
  • Supplied, collected, and emptied bedpans to maintain patient hygiene
  • Communicated with patients to assess emotional needs and provide necessary assistance or support
  • Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
  • Assist nurses or physicians in operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
  • Prepare or serve food trays
  • Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse
  • Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel
  • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
  • Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.

phlebotomist

Knoxville Plasma
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques
  • Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal
  • Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples using appropriate procedures to ensure accurate diagnostic results
  • Monitored blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort
  • Explained fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients to enhance understanding and reduce anxiety
  • Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
  • Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection
  • Calibrated machines for plasma collection procedures.

Certified Nurses Assistant

C.N.A, Shannondale Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 04.2010
  • Carried heavy patient loads of 12-15 daily networked with all other departments to give the most effective care possible
  • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patients receive appropriate diet
  • Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Responded to patient call signals and intercom requests to assess and address patients' needs promptly
  • Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse
  • Replaced bed linens in patient rooms to maintain cleanliness and comfort. or make beds
  • Documented and reported patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms to nursing staff for timely interventions
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
  • Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility
  • Assisted patients with eating and drinking to ensure nutritional intake and support overall health
  • Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements
  • Managed supply and collection of bedpans to ensure patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers
  • Record height or weight of patients
  • Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper
  • Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pellissippi State Community College Nursing
Sevierville

Associate of Science - Nursing

Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
01-2021

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Adult And Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ Aed Instructor - Health Education

American Red Cross
Knoxville, TN
08-2026

Woundcare Certification Completion - Nursing

National Alliance of Woundcare And Ostomy
Atlanta, GA
11-2025

Skills

  • Emergency care skills
  • Positive mindset
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Medical Management
  • Initiative
  • Community service
  • Behavioral Management
  • Critical thinker
  • Self-starter
  • Consummate optimist
  • Dedicated team player
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Passionate humanitarian

Timeline

Registered Nurse

DharmaVillage-Independent Living
11.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice Inc.
11.2024 - 11.2025

Assistant Director of Nursing

Fairpark Health and REhabilitation
03.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Holston Health and Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 02.2023

Patient Care Attendant

Parkwest Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Tennessee Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2018

phlebotomist

Knoxville Plasma
03.2011 - 11.2011

Certified Nurses Assistant

C.N.A, Shannondale Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 04.2010

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

East Tennessee State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Walters State Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pellissippi State Community College Nursing

Adult And Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ Aed Instructor - Health Education

American Red Cross

Woundcare Certification Completion - Nursing

National Alliance of Woundcare And Ostomy
Rainey Fox R.N.