Rachel Lake
Ripley,TN
Summary
Results-focused healthcare professional with experience in emergency care, critical care transport, and urgent bedside support. Applies quick clinical judgment to stabilize patients and maintain accurate documentation. Supports patient education and discharge planning aligned with safety and care policies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lauderdale Community Hospital
Ripley, TN
05.2014 - Current
- Responded to urgent patient needs with timely bedside care to stabilize and support patients during critical situations.
- Used critical thinking to evaluate clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment under physician direction.
- Monitored vital signs, provided injections, and assisted with medical procedures to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assessed Lauderdale Community Hospital patients and documented nursing observations in medical charts.
- Provided Lauderdale Community Hospital patients with treatment instructions and discharge education.
Registered Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
Brownsville, Tennessee
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Monitored patient status and adapted nursing care to ensure optimal outcomes during flight operations.
- Provided critical care support during air and ground patient transports.
- Worked with pilots, paramedics, and receiving hospital teams to coordinate patient care.
- Facilitated safe patient handoffs by implementing aviation and medical transport protocols.
- Prepared emergency medications, airway supplies, and monitoring equipment for timely transport.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcar
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Supported care for patients with acute trauma, including cardiac arrest, stroke, and gunshot wounds.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per physician orders.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients during treatment sessions., intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient status in electronic health records to ensure accurate continuity of care.
- Provided discharge education and follow-up guidance to patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Martin08-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05-2014
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley05-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- EHR management
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Regulatory adherence
- Complex problem solving
Certification
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse - Compact
Timeline
Registered Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
07.2020 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcar
01.2018 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lauderdale Community Hospital
05.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School