Rachel Nordyke
Dayton,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Medical Assistant/Back Office Supervisor
Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute
08.2001 - 01.2011
- Supervised 6-10 medical assistances with in the practice at various locations.
- Managed scheduled and trained multiple medical assistances for the practice and physicians.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments and/or procedures for patients within the practice.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Henderson, NV12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV05.2009
Skills
- Creating a caring, respectful relationship with patients
- Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration by effectively working with a wide range of physicians, nurses and staff to create a safe, supportive recovery
- Implementing a plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
- Reviewing and revising the plan of care according to changes in the patient’s status
- Strong patient advocate
- Strong attention to details
Additional Information
- Member of NPR (Nurse Peer Review)
- Member of Shared Governance
- Team leader
- Preceptor
- Superuser for Epic
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - Current
Medical Assistant/Back Office Supervisor
Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute
08.2001 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
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