Quintella Dollard
Johnsonville,SC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with 10 years of experience in various healthcare settings, including acute care, home health, and rehabilitation. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and adapt quickly to new environments. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical skills, patient-focused care, and strong communication abilities to contribute to a dynamic nursing team. Eager to transition into a new nursing role to further develop expertise while making a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Registered Nurse Extern
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2015 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided comprehensive care for 10+ per shift, and helping with activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Conduct hourly rounds to monitor patients physical and mental status throughout the shift.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Floated to acute care units including CVICU, MICU, and IMCU to provide high-quality care and promote safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities such as direct patient care, charting, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Assisted Registered Nurses with comprehensive admission assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
Home Health Aide
Home Aide
09.2013 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Provide tracheostomy care, including suctioning, cleaning, changing dressing, and changing inner cannula.
- Provides PEG tube care, including changing dressings, checking for complications, provide feedings through tube, and securing tube.
- Assisted physicians in updating treatment plans by providing accurate and timely information on patients'' progress and response to interventions.
- Monitored vital signs daily.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Myrtle Beach, SC06-2025
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Electronic charting
- Respiratory care
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Management
Clinical Rotation Site and Hours
- Myrtle Manor (Long Term Care Facility)- 72 hours
- McLeod Health Cardiac Unit- 108 hours
- Grand Strand -2 South Labor & Delivery- 72 hours
*Observed C-section Birth
*Actively assisted with Vaginal Birth
- Grand Strand -4 South Pediatrics Unit- 72 hours
- Grand Strand -6 South Rehabilitation - 72 hours
- Grand Strand- South Strand Behavioral Unit- 72 hours
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) Certification
American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Registered Nurse Extern
Medical University Of South Carolina
06.2015 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Aide
09.2013 - Current
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) Certification
American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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