Rachel Purdy
Delran NJ,NJ
Summary
- Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
- Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
- Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in a new nursing role.
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virtua OLOL
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Customer Service Associate
Wawa-Boss Leo 856-261-6500
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through attentive listening and empathetic understanding of their needs.
Personal Nanny
Patricia Dehart
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Certified Nurses Aide
ManorCare
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJBachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Stratford, NJ04.2023
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Geriatric nursing
Accomplishments
Many Daisy Foundation Awards
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to patients in the hospital environment.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- CPR certified through Camden County College Training - renewed every 2 years
- BLS certified through Camden County College
- Certified Nurses Aid through Camden County College and the state of NJ
- Certified in cultural competence level three
- ACLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Certified
- Neuro PCU Certified
- Epic software Certified
- Contact Information
- @ rach30@me.com
- P 609-313-9342
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virtua OLOL
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nurses Aide
ManorCare
12.2020 - 05.2021
Customer Service Associate
Wawa-Boss Leo 856-261-6500
09.2016 - 07.2023
Personal Nanny
Patricia Dehart
08.2016 - 06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Burlington County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Camden County College
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