Rachel Barrett
Seattle,WA
Summary
Personable, professional and compassionate RN with 2 years of acute care bedside nursing experience seeking OR position. Possesses critical thinking and communication skills. Guided by safety, infection prevention, EBP, nurse ethics, empathy and the nursing process. Strives to deliver patient-centered and culturally sensitive care. Motivated to practice and master foundational and specialty nursing skills. Eager to learn and grow professionally. Works well interdependently within a team, and adept at taking personal initiative. Fosters a positive and friendly attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center - CP16
Seattle, WA
05.2024 - Current
- Provide inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Monitor patient vital signs, labs, and perform focused and head to toe assessments.
- Manage high risk medications and infusions as well as blood products, and general management of lines, pumps, wounds and drains.
- Anticiapte and prevent complications for post-op patients through monitoring and early and prompt intervention.
- Conduct assessments to identify needs, prioritizing interventions based on acuity, utilizing critical thinking skills and evaluating outcomes.
- Promote a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and fall prevention strategies, and other safety and comfort measures.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement.
- Educate patients and families and assess health literacy.
- Prioritize tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Advocate for patient needs with healthcare teams, resulting in more comprehensive and holistic care approaches.
- Enhance patient recovery outcomes by providing timely and compassionate post-operative care.
Student Nurse Clinical Rotations
Seattle Central College of Nursing
Seattle, WA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- 500 hours of clinical hands-on direct patient care within several settings: Adult Med-Surgical at VA Hospital & St. Francis Hospital, OB/L&D at Valley Medical Center, Pediatric Oncology at Seattle Children's Hospital, Geri-Psych at NW Hospital, Geriatric LTC & assisted living at Providence Mt. St. Vincent.
- Practiced safety, infection-control and disease prevention.
- Displayed situational awareness and was attentive and responsive to patient needs.
- Demonstrated compassionate and patient-centered, culturally competent care.
- Offered emotional support, comfort and education.
- Managed IV's, head to toe assessments, catheter insertions, IV insertions, IV removals, documentation, monitored vitals.
- Utilized critical thinking and reasoning skills to perform the nursing process, and problem solve.
- Relied on EBP to guide interventions and care plans.
- Treated vulnerable populations with dignity and empathy.
- Respectfully communicated with patients and healthcare team.
Server
Moshi Ramen Bar
Tacoma, WA
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Served the general public and diverse populations.
- Communicated handoffs (similar to SBAR).
- Practiced time management and prioritization with respect to high volume workloads, balanced several different types of tasks, and effectively managed workflow.
- Demonstrated situational awareness and problem-solving skills to resolve issues quickly.
- Anticipated guest requests and concerns.
- Worked interdependently as a team player.
- Maintained an organized and clean work environment.
- Trained new employees.
- Fostered positivity within the work environment and with guests.
- Displayed dependability and commitment by stepping in to help when needed.
- Remained calm and composed.
Server
Cafe Flora
Seattle, WA
09.2011 - 08.2018
- Developed meaningful guest relationships and fostered a positive work environment while maintaining professionalism.
- Prioritized tasks and was attentive to guest needs.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and worked interdependently with the team.
- Accommodated all guests and anticipated guest needs and responded promptly to requests.
- Honed time management skills.
- Advanced within the company, and trained new employees.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Seattle Central College
Seattle08-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
University Preparatory Academy
Seattle06-2002
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Assessment and monitoring
- Medication and IV administration and management
- Medication and side effect knowledge
- Documentation and charting
- Working knowledge of medical equipment
- Delegation of tasks within scope of practice
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Infection control and prevention
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment and situational awareness
Accomplishments
- Graduate of Franciscan Health's National Nurse Residency Program (1 yr), graduated May 2025.
- Nominated for 3 daisy awards, and recipient of a handwritten patient letter of appreciation and recommendation.
- Patient Care - delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Preceptor to student nurses.
Certification
- WA State RN license ACTIVE: RN 61490997
- BLS Certification ACTIVE
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Music
- Travel
- Reading
- Art and Film
- Nature
- Cooking and cuisine
- Health and wellness
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center - CP16
05.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Clinical Rotations
Seattle Central College of Nursing
01.2022 - 08.2023
Server
Moshi Ramen Bar
07.2018 - 09.2022
Server
Cafe Flora
09.2011 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
University Preparatory Academy
Associates Degree - Nursing
Seattle Central College