Rachel Bunker
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Frankfort, KY
07.2022 - Current
- Participated in implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health issues.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare team members and patients and families.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols while providing patient care services.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Nurse Extern
Haven Home Care
Lexington, KY
08.2020 - Current
- Participated in implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health issues.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare team members and patients and families.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated resident transportation needs, including providing sedation when medically appropriate.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
- Reported any suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
Home Health Care Provider
Various
Frankfort, KY
10.2010 - 03.2020
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading aloud, playing games.
- Monitored nutrition intake levels by preparing meals based on dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises as directed by a physical therapist or nurse practitioner.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
CNA
Franklin County Health Dept
Frankfort, KY
05.2005 - 10.2011
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
BSN Nursing
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05-2024
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Family Education
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Feeding Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Injection Administration
- Wound Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Diabetes Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
Accomplishments
- Dean's List 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- GPA 3.58
Affiliations
- Baseball Coach parks and Recreation 14+ years
- Soccer Coach YMCA Frankfort 10+ years
- God's Plentiful food pantry coordinator CCC 2013-2020
- Sunday school teacher CCC 2013-2020
- Fellowship Meal Coordinator CCC 2013-2020
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
Haven Home Care
08.2020 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
Various
10.2010 - 03.2020
CNA
Franklin County Health Dept
05.2005 - 10.2011
BSN Nursing
Kentucky State University
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