Rachel Ratliff
Valrico,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 30+ years of experience offering exceptional and comprehensive patient care in a variety of facilities ranging from rural critical access hospitals to urban university-affiliated medical centers in multiple states across the country. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Voca ~ Trustaff
04.2016 - 07.2026
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse
Brandon Regional Hospital
09.1999 - 01.2015
- Facilitated comprehensive prenatal education for expectant mothers, enhancing understanding of labor processes and postpartum care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baycare: St Joseph's Hospital
09.1996 - 09.1999
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Honors Institute
05-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
12-2006
Diploma - Practical Nursing
01-1996
Diploma - Airline, Travel, And Tourism
12-1989
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Patient needs assessment
- Organization and prioritization
- Care coordination
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Problem Solving
- Discharge planning
- Labor & Delivery, High Risk OB
- Postpartum and Newborn
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN 9259899) / State of Florida & Compact / Department of Health / July 2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS and AED) / American Heart Association / January 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) / American Heart Association / January 2027
- Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring / AWHONN / August 2027
- Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring / AWHONN / August 2028
- Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) / National Certification Corporation (NCC) / May 2021
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) / American Academy of Pediatrics / August 2028
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program / Healthstream / February 2013
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) / National Stroke Association / February 2027
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination.
- Environmental conservation projects
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Voca ~ Trustaff
04.2016 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse - Brandon Regional Hospital
09.1999 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Baycare: St Joseph's Hospital
09.1996 - 09.1999
Hillsborough Community College - Associate of Arts, Honors Institute
Hillsborough Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
Erwin Technical College - Diploma, Practical Nursing
National Career Institute - Diploma, Airline, Travel, And Tourism