Rachael Rye
Boaz,AL
Summary
Dedicated and qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Marshall Medical Centers
Boaz, AL
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Barfield - Rehab Select
Guntersville, Alabama
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care provided and patient progress.
- Facilitated communication between the health care team regarding patient condition and status changes.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatments, medications, nutrition and self-care techniques.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Barfield - Rehab Select
Guntersville, Alabama
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Medical Assistant
United Doctors Office
Boaz, AL
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Labor and Delivery Medical Assistant
Marshall Medical Centers
Guntersville, Alabama
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Answered phones promptly and responded to messages in a timely manner.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Ensured all equipment was properly maintained and sterilized after each use.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures including ultrasounds and epidurals.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs for mother and baby during labor process.
- Prepared patients for exams by taking vitals, obtaining urine samples, and updating charts.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Clinical Urology Associates
Boaz, AL
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained accurate medical records including filing, retrieving, scanning, copying and faxing documents as requested by physicians or staff members.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Ethical practice
- Compassionate care
- Task prioritization
- Dementia care
- Patient counseling
- Physical assessment
- Effective communication
- Neonatal care
- Patient care assessment
- Goal setting
- Routine examinations
- Excellent communication
- Intravenous therapy
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Marshall Medical Centers
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Barfield - Rehab Select
09.2022 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Barfield - Rehab Select
09.2022 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
United Doctors Office
09.2021 - 09.2022
Labor and Delivery Medical Assistant
Marshall Medical Centers
07.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Clinical Urology Associates
01.2015 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Alabama At Birmingham