Rachel Hunter
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Retired Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, South Carolina and Indiana.I have worked in multiple specialties including oncology, outpatient surgery centers,ER and wound care. After practicing my trade I retired July 2024. I enjoyed my medical career very much,but am looking for something different at this time. I am friendly and enjoy working with people, I am healthy and able to stand and walk without difficulty. I am interested in something part time that gives me purpose.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Wound Care
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital-Wound Care Center
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
RN-Express Care & Material Management
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital ER
10.2008 - 10.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Advanced Wound Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Wound Care
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital-Wound Care Center
09.2019 - 07.2024
RN-Express Care & Material Management
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital ER
10.2008 - 10.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Indiana State University
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