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Rachel Harris

Rachel Harris

Registered Nurse
Mooresville,NC

Summary

Experienced and compassionate registered nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care to a diverse patient population. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration and wound care. Proven to remain calm under pressure in high-stress situations. Offers exemplary organizational ability and a history of effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers alike. Strong track record of leading (charge nurse), training fellow co-workers (preceptor) as well as patient advocacy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTED NURSE

Atrium Health Cabarrus
10.2023 - Current
  • Manages comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge in a 400+ hospital bed setting
  • Performs patient care plans including assessments, patient monitoring, medication administration and wound care
  • Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
  • Provides health education to patient and families regarding plan of care/discharge

MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Completion of patient admissions, transfers and discharges
  • Responsible for performing assessments, monitoring vital signs, lab values and cardiac telemetry
  • Provision of support and education to patient and family/caregivers
  • Medication administration, treatments and wound care
  • Critical thinking, problem solving and physician reporting
  • Charge nurse duties for 30 bed Med/Surg/Tele unit
  • Preceptor for new grads/new hires.

WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST

Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Created a weight loss program of care for the physician at this facility
  • Created and delivered power point presentations to educate small groups of potential patients
  • Counseled and coached patients during visits to offer solutions and support
  • Documented patient needs, goals, and problems to identify areas needing support
  • Hired and trained staff to implement processes
  • Generated over 100k in revenue for the facility working only 2 days a week.

DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES

Nurture Health Center
08.2009 - 01.2017
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for the entire facility
  • Hired employees for the clinic, as well as provided training and leadership to employees
  • Implemented successful healthcare programs through professionalism, quality of care, education, and patient satisfaction


REGISTERED NURSE

Mt. Saint Francis
01.1999 - 06.2003
  • Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs
  • Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician orders
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to quickly assess patients and deliver quality care
  • Educated, supervised, and delegated patient care

Education

ASSOCIATES-URSING -

Northeast Iowa Community College
01.1998 - 05.2000

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Clarke University Dubuque Iowa
01.1996 - 05.1997

Skills

    Clinical Proficiency

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Certification

Advanced Life Support - American Red Cross, 01/01/24

Timeline

MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTED NURSE

Atrium Health Cabarrus
10.2023 - Current

MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2023

WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST

Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine
01.2018 - 05.2018

DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES

Nurture Health Center
08.2009 - 01.2017

REGISTERED NURSE

Mt. Saint Francis
01.1999 - 06.2003

ASSOCIATES-URSING -

Northeast Iowa Community College
01.1998 - 05.2000

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Clarke University Dubuque Iowa
01.1996 - 05.1997

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