Rachel Porter
Hickory,NC
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at CVMC, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to implement infection control measures and optimize patient care plans through strong clinical judgment and collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and advocating for families in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
CVMC
Hickory
07.2009 - Current
- Directed administration of medications and treatments in strict accordance with established protocols.
- Spearheaded collaboration with healthcare team to design comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed patient vital sign monitoring and promptly communicated changes to physicians.
- Spearheaded patient education initiatives on health management and post-discharge care protocols.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Optimized patient admission and discharge processes in alignment with departmental protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in conditions and facilitate prompt physician notifications.
RN
UNC Health Blue Ridge
Morganton, NC
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care.
Education
Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Radford University
Radford, VA05.1992
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Physical assessments
Vaccine administration
High level of autonomy
Staff supervision
Administering immunizations
Timeline
RN
UNC Health Blue Ridge
05.2023 - 02.2026
RN
CVMC
07.2009 - Current
Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Radford University