Rachel Thermitus
Registered Nurse
Haines City,FL
Summary
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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Conerstone Hospice
01.2024 - Current
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Assistant
Ascend Hospice
01.2015 - 08.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida College of Health Science
Tampa06-2021
Skills
Wound care
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Critical care
Emergency response
Case management
Diabetes management
Infection control measures
Patient assessments
Patient education and counseling
Lab result interpretation
Direct patient care
Compassion and empathy
Proper catheter insertion/removal
ADL assistance
Team coordination
Emergency procedures
Emergency care
Tracheostomy care
Appointment scheduling
Patient relations
Documentation and charting
Mobility assistance
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Long-term care
Performing ekgs
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Conerstone Hospice
01.2024 - Current
BLS
01-2024
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2024
Nursing Assistant
Ascend Hospice
01.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida College of Health Science
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