Quindal Macon
Chester,VA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge in EPIC. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Charge Nurse
Colonial Heights Health and Rehab
05.2021 - Current
- Inputting appropriate data in the EHR system (Point Click Care)
- Oversee day-to-day operations of a nursing unit, providing leadership and direction to medical personnel
- Develop and monitor patient care plans, ensuring all treatments are implemented according to best practices
- Delegate tasks to nursing staff and monitor their performance
- Ensure patient safety and satisfaction by properly maintaining equipment and supplies
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician
- Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families
- Collaborate with other departments to maintain continuity of care
- Teach and mentor new staff members on relevant procedures
- Provide guidance and support to nursing team members
- Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
Nurse Leader
Bon Secours Health Systems
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Communicate with physician, and patient to gather information about health care needs and concerns
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Assist physician in minor medical procedures
- Precepting new employees to reflect the clinical setting's needs, interests, and realities
- Assist in training on upgrades, and enhancements to Epic Systems
- Super User in Epic Systems
- Attend monthly EMR council meetings
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve staff morale and engagement
- Proven ability to provide superior patient care and successfully lead a team of nurses
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and performed diagnostic tests
- Monitored patient progress, responded to patient inquiries, and recorded vital signs
- Observed symptoms and reported changes to the doctor immediately
- Scheduled and prepared patients for examinations
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Associates in Registered Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Richmond, VA07-2024
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing -
Fortis College
Richmond, VA05.2015
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Patient Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Process Evaluation
- Care Coordination
- Staff Training
- EMR Systems
- Staff Education
- Chart updating
- IV management
- Precepting
- Long-term care
- Electronic health records management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Colonial Heights Health and Rehab
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Leader
Bon Secours Health Systems
01.2017 - 05.2021
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing -
Fortis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associates in Registered Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
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