Rachel Irby
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dismissal Lounge RN
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
PACU/OR/Moderate Sedation RN
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
07.2013 - 04.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures varying from acting scrub nurse for total joint replacements to administering sedatives for pain procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care specific instructions and medical equipment usage.
- Actively participated in Joint Certification
- Extensive knowledge in joint and spine surgeries including 360 fusion procedures and all total joint procedures
RN
Texas Rehab Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2011
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Family Education
- Medication Knowledge
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Dismissal Lounge RN
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
04.2023 - Current
PACU/OR/Moderate Sedation RN
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth
07.2013 - 04.2023
RN
Texas Rehab Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University