Rachel Rolston
Mount Pleasant,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with over 15 years of practical experience providing comprehensive medical care in a variety of specialties: medical/surgical, long term care, palliative and hospice, step down ICU, post-ante partum, oncology, pediatrics, newborn and pre-post operative care settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Focused Care of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant , Texas
03.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Focused Care Of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UTHealth East Texas
Pittsburgh , TX
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Charge Registered Nurse
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
Mount Pleasant, TX
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Charge Registered Nurse
Greenhill Villas
Mount Pleasant, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Charge Registered Nurse
Greenville Health And Rehabilitation
Greenville, KS
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Primary Care
Mount Pleasant, TX
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assisted medical physician with their daily tasks, rounds, patient exams and treatments.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Compiled information from patients and caregivers or family members to identify care concerns.
- Educated patients and family members on patient care, preventative care and health management.
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Methodist
Dallas , TX
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, social workers and case managers.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Nursery
Titus Regional Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, TX
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community Collge
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Tudies
Texas Women’s University
Denton, TX 05.2005
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Long-Term Care
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Immunization Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Family and Patient Support
- Diabetes Management
- Prenatal Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- SBAR Communication
- Infant CPR Certified
- Tracheostomy Care
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Postpartum Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Newborn Education
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Patient Care Planning
- Sick Visit Procedures
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Mobility Assistance
- Gastroenteral Nutrition Education
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Procedure Assistance
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Focused Care of Mount Pleasant
03.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Focused Care Of Mount Pleasant
03.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UTHealth East Texas
12.2021 - 02.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Greenhill Villas
10.2021 - 06.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Greenville Health And Rehabilitation
07.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Primary Care
07.2014 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Methodist
09.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Nursery
Titus Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community Collge
Bachelor of Science - Health Tudies
Texas Women’s University