Racheal Handson
Florissant,MO
Summary
Highly dedicated and well-qualified nurse with a proven track record in providing exceptional patient care and implementing effective treatment plans. Meticulous attention to detail to maximize the quality of care and improve clinical outcomes for each patient. Strong commitment to delivering compassionate and personalized healthcare. Eager to contribute expertise and skills to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Physician Correctional USA
12.2023 - 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Contract Registered Nurse
Amergis Staffing
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans, improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to unit efficiency by participating in process improvement initiatives aimed at decreasing wait times and optimizing workflow.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed time wisely, balancing care for individual patients while meeting the demands of a busy healthcare facility.
Contracted Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Educated patients on the detox process, setting realistic expectations and providing emotional support throughout their journey.
- Streamlined admission processes by efficiently assessing incoming patients, gathering relevant medical history information, and initiating appropriate treatment protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, evaluations, treatments, and medication administration in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse
YES Career Services
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
Registered Nurse
SSM DePaul Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corizon Health Inc.
11.2009 - 05.2022
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with + active patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with eomis software .
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to a high volume of patients per day.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in well populated correctional facility
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and medical director .
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethesda Health
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Emar software .
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 35 patients per day.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 180 bed nursing home .
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 35 active patients.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Emar software .
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 35 patients per day.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethesda Health
07.2005 - 04.2008
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Used mobility devices and lifting equipment to transport patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Associate's Degree in Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MOBachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2023
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient triaging
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Multitasking
- Documenting incidents
- Tracking symptoms
- Patient detoxification
- Corrections environments
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Contracted Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Physician Correctional USA
12.2023 - Current
Contract Registered Nurse
Amergis Staffing
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
SSM DePaul Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
YES Career Services
05.2022 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Corizon Health Inc.
11.2009 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethesda Health
02.2008 - 02.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethesda Health
07.2005 - 04.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Associate's Degree in Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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