RACHEL PUTNAM
Troy,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in outpatient infusion, acute inpatient rehabilitation, and stroke/telemetry nursing. Expertise in clinical assessment, care coordination, and documentation, with a strong ability to analyze medical records and treatment plans to enhance patient care. Seeking a remote role in clinical review, care coordination, or documentation to support quality patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE / CHARGE NURSE
Guthrie
Towanda, PA
03.2022 - Current
- Serve as charge nurse in an outpatient infusion setting, coordinating care for patients with complex treatment needs and collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered infusion nursing care, including IV starts and delivery of iron, blood products, antibiotics, and biologic therapies.
- Previously worked per diem on an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit, completing clinical assessments, admissions, discharges, medication administration, documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination with PT, OT, SLP, and telehealth providers.
- Coordinated patient care across provider visits, hospital admissions, and changes in treatment plans to ensure continuity of care.
- Review medical records, provider notes, treatment plans, laboratory information, and changes in patient status to coordinate appropriate and timely care.
- Utilize Epic and other electronic medical record workflows to review clinical information, document patient care, communicate updates, and support safe treatment decisions.
- Coordinate patient scheduling, follow-up, provider communication, and treatment readiness while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Communicated with providers and clinical support teams to update patient status, treatment plans, documentation, and changes in clinical needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while ensuring relevant patient information is communicated across the care team.
- Completed training for PICC line placement to enhance vascular access skills.
REGISTERED NURSE
Arnott Ogden Medical Center
Elmira, NY
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided nursing care on a stroke/telemetry medical-surgical unit, including comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, medication administration, care planning, and clinical documentation.
- Completed admission and daily nursing assessments and maintained accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Reviewed patient history, clinical findings, provider orders, medications, and changes in condition to support appropriate patient care.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, subcutaneous, IM, and G-tube routes according to patient needs and provider orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
- Managed multiple patients and competing clinical priorities while maintaining accurate documentation and timely communication.
WAITRESS / DELIVERY DRIVER
Pizza Hut
Southport, NY
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed multiple customers and competing priorities to ensure efficient service, timely stocking, food preparation, and delivery.
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area and service stations.
- Received orders from customers for food and beverages for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials, contributing to increased sales.
- Delivered food to customers promptly, ensuring satisfaction across various locations.
- Ensured order accuracy by double-checking items before departure.
- Operated dishwasher and ensured proper washing cycles.
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Bradford County Manor
Towanda, PA
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided direct care to residents on a dementia unit, including assistance with activities of daily living, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and individualized resident needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate support to residents and families during difficult times.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Williamsport, PA05-2020
High School Diploma / Equivalent -
TROY AREA JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Troy, PASkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy & Infusion Nursing
- PICC / Midline Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Care coordination
- Chart review
- EMR / Epic
- Admission processes
- Plan review
- Provider communication
- Information review
- Patient education
- Time management
- Prioritization skills
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) — Pennsylvania | Active, Registered Nurse (RN) — New York | Active, Compact / Multistate Licensure — Will obtain if required by position
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE / CHARGE NURSE
Guthrie
03.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Arnott Ogden Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
WAITRESS / DELIVERY DRIVER
Pizza Hut
05.2018 - 09.2019
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Bradford County Manor
05.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma / Equivalent -
TROY AREA JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL