Hi, I’m
Rachel Lang
Castleton,NY
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY
Registered Nurse
03.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Education
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership And Administration
01-2025
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05-2024
Excelsior CollegeAlbany, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
10-2014
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious disease control
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IV drug therapy management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse 2018-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Capella University
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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