Racheal Watts
Manning,SC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at McLeod Health Clarendon, recognized for enhancing patient safety through strict infection control measures and effective patient education. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and streamline workflows, resulting in reduced procedure times. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care advocate for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
McLeod Health Clarendon
10.2012 - Current
- Prepared operating room by organizing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care procedures.
- Assisted in the development of improved practices for infection control within the operating room.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient care and surgical assistance techniques.
- Led initiatives to enhance workflow efficiencies, resulting in reduced procedure times.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia, adjusting dosages as necessary for safety and comfort.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Wesmark Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Prepared operating room by organizing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care procedures.
- Assisted in the development of improved practices for infection control within the operating room.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient care and surgical assistance techniques.
- Led initiatives to enhance workflow efficiencies, resulting in reduced procedure times.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia, adjusting dosages as necessary for safety and comfort.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Registered Nurse
Clarendon Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes and satisfaction.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined processes, reducing medication errors in surgical units.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting best practices in patient assessment and intervention techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety during pre-and post-operative phases.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documentation to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, improving workflow efficiency within the medical-surgical unit.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, South Carolina, SC05-2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
McLeod Health Clarendon
10.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wesmark Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2009 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
Clarendon Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College