RACHEL PAYNE
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
A dedicated and self-driven Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. 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 patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Position to start March 19, 2023
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. francis
08.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Child Caregiver
Mark And Jenny Stafford
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Patience and communication skills between parents and children to ensure needs and requests.
- Organization and time management skills to take children between different sports and daily schedules.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
In-Home Caretaker
Public Partnerships- Jeff And Anne Emmons
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for taking care of a high functioning quadriplegic.
- Taking care of immediate needs, helping with thermoregulation, feeding, catheter care, skin care, ostomy care, hair care, oral care, physiological and physical aid.
- Safe medication administration.
- Communication skills between both spouses to adequately assess needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Columns Skilled Nursing Home
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Applewood Living Center
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Stated this position as a Resident Care Specialist and then proceeded to get my Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Bachelors of Science of Nursing - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05.2019
Minor in Psychology -
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12.2016
Skills
- Patient condition monitoring with patient care assessment
- Clear communication between patients, family members, co-workers, upper management
- Blood product transfusion, vital sign monitoring, IV insertion, PICC management, medication administration, blood draw and sample collections, EKG interpretation
- Time management, compassionate and caring, hard working, and positive attitude
- Charge Nurse responsibilities such as unit oversight, problem solving, critical intervention, and assignment management
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
- BLS/ACLS
Affiliations
- Co-Chair of Unit Practice Counsel of 5 South
- Secretary of Recognition-Appreciate-Diversity (R.A.D) Committee
- Member of Mountain Region Falls Team
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. francis
08.2019 - Current
In-Home Caretaker
Public Partnerships- Jeff And Anne Emmons
01.2017 - 05.2019
Child Caregiver
Mark And Jenny Stafford
08.2016 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Columns Skilled Nursing Home
09.2015 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Applewood Living Center
07.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelors of Science of Nursing - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Minor in Psychology -
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs