Rachel Payne
Hurlock,MD
Summary
Registered nurse with experience in pediatrics and psychiatry seeking to gain experience in emergency medicine. Proven ability to provide fast and accurate assessments, remain calm under pressure, and collaborate effectively with doctors for optimal healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse
Dorchester County Public Health
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and enforced school health management protocols and procedures, particularly for emergencies.
- Attend to 30+ students daily and carefully determine the gravity of their complaints before deciding on further action.
- Maintained and created comprehensive health folders for 900+ students.
- Served in 5 different schools, ranging from Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Psychiatric Nurse/Staff Nurse
University of Maryland- Shore Medical Center at Easton
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team including Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Therapists, Social Workers, and Hospitalists to provide comprehensive care for vulnerable patients with diverse mental illness, substance alcohol dependency issues, and medical concerns.
- Formulated and evaluated care plans for patients on a 12-patient unit
- Assisted with medication orders and administration to patients
- Provided leadership as a charge nurse to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
- I developed and implemented treatment plans, making necessary modifications as needed.
- Provided care based on established standards of practice, policies, and protocols.
- Conducted educational groups related to a multitude of mental illnesses, relaxation techniques, and medication management.
- Became QRN certified- This allowed me to independently order seclusion/restraints for patients who present as a threat to either themselves or to others
- Completed a nurse residency program based on hospital policy and medical-surgical nursing.
- Curated an Evidence-Based Project focusing on the Effect of Diversional Activities on Cognitively Vulnerable Patients.
Clinical Experience Nursing Student
Chesapeake College MGW Nursing Program
08.2021 - 05.2023
- 630 hours of patient care hours (UMMS-EASTON)
- Med surge, Telemetry, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, ICU, Psychiatry
- Implemented care of 3-4 patients
- Performed complete head-to-toe assessments: adult, child, and neonatal
- Administered medications (Sq, IM, PO, IV)
- Set up/primed tubing for medications (primary and secondary)
- Preformed NG tube placement, Foley catheterization, IV insertion and removal
- Assisted with dressing changes for varying wound types
- Implemented critical thinking and complex nursing care plans for a variety of clients
- Supplied emotional psychosocial support for clients and family through stages of grieving
- Provided patient and family education based on clients’ care needs
Pharmacy Technician
Edwards Pharmacy, Cantner’s Drugstore, The Hurlock Drugstore
04.2018 - 05.2023
- Assumed responsibility as the lead pharmacy technician for collaborating with patients of all ages and backgrounds
- Collaborated with pharmacists to expedite the compounding medication formula development and processing
- Managed the fulfillment of medication orders and effectively communicated with doctors' offices.
- Stay informed on HIPPA and pharmacy-mandated info to ensure compliance
- Certified as a pharmacy tech immunizer
- In doing so it is my responsibility to ensure that all prior consent forms are completed before the administration, stay up to date on immunization techniques and guidelines, and ensure patient safety during and post-administration
Host/ Waitress
O’Shucks Irish Pub
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Efficiently managed hosting and serving duties to ensure overall customer satisfaction
- Ensured seamless customer experience through effective coordination with the restaurant staff
- Effectively oversaw the coordination and management of reservations, customer inquiries over the phone,
maintenance tasks including cleaning and prepping duties as well as organizing events and equipment set-up. - As a server, showcased exceptional customer service skills by effectively managing challenging guests and delivering attentive and efficient service in a fast-paced restaurant environment while demonstrating expertise in menu memorization for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverage selections.
- Provided support to the chef and servers in completing their daily responsibilities
CNA/GNA
Caroline Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Acquired knowledge and competence in various areas of CNA/GNA responsibilities during internship. Successfully executed tasks like hand washing, assisting patients with weak sides to dress and walk, feeding patients as well as providing bedpan assistance.
Education
High School Diploma - QACHS Nursing program (CNA/GNA/CCMA)
Queen Anne’s County High School
Associate Degree - Nursing – ADN
Chesapeake College
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
The Technician Trainer
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Patient Education
- Health assessments
- Immunization skills
- Behavior management techniques
- IV Insertion and maintenance
- Critical thinking abilities
- Seizure Management
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Discharge Planning
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing, 06/01/23, 12/01/25, R260542
- QRN- Qualified Registered Nurse, 05/01/24
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Institute, 08/01/23, 08/01/25, NC121870DC
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 05/01/18, 05/01/24, S4s2f9c8
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 07/01/22, 07/01/26, 215419788244
- Clinical Nurse Extern/Nurs 1, 01/01/22, 11/01/22, 2252258
- Pharmacy Technician, Maryland Board of Pharmacy, 05/01/19, 12/01/24, T22557
- Certified Pharmacy Tech Vaccinator, 10/01/22, ACPE UAN #0384-9999-20-028-H06-T
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Maryland Board of Nursing, 05/01/18, A00173439
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Maryland Board of Nursing, 05/01/18, A00173439
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient for Extraordinary Nurses
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse
Dorchester County Public Health
08.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse/Staff Nurse
University of Maryland- Shore Medical Center at Easton
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Experience Nursing Student
Chesapeake College MGW Nursing Program
08.2021 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Edwards Pharmacy, Cantner’s Drugstore, The Hurlock Drugstore
04.2018 - 05.2023
CNA/GNA
Caroline Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Host/ Waitress
O’Shucks Irish Pub
05.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma - QACHS Nursing program (CNA/GNA/CCMA)
Queen Anne’s County High School
Associate Degree - Nursing – ADN
Chesapeake College
Certified Pharmacy Technician -
The Technician Trainer
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