Rachel Bennett
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Highpoint Health Wirh Ascension Saint Thomas
Gallatin, TN
07.2003 - Current
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients using nursing skills to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Float Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional Medical
Gallatin, TN
05.2003 - 04.2007
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2003
Skills
Patient Needs Assessment
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Nursing Assignment
Project Implementation
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Quality Improvement Activities
Clear Patient Communication
Manage Cases
Surgical Services
Confidential Data Protection
Complex Problem-Solving
Patient and Family Liaison
Electronic Health Records Systems
Patient Counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Highpoint Health Wirh Ascension Saint Thomas
07.2003 - Current
Float Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional Medical
05.2003 - 04.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University