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Rachel Turner

Worcester ,MA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive NICU experience at UMass Memorial Medical Center, excelling in neonatal assessment and patient care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care. Adaptable and skilled in critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, NICU

UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
Worcester, MA
03.2006 - 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.

Per Diem RN

Saint Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
03.2000 - 05.2003

Per Diem RN/Newborn Nursery and Postpartum.

Registered Nurse LDRP

UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
Worcester, MA
03.1996 - 03.2003

Staff RN responsible for the care of patients in the antepartum, postpartum and normal nursery setting.

RN

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
Worcester, MA
06.1996 - 05.1997

Functioned as a primary nurse caring for patients in rehabilitation settings s/p spinal cord injuries, burns and orthopedic surgeries. Member of interdisciplinary team as skin care resource/educator. Role also consisted of Care Plan Coordination.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Becker College
Worcester, MA
05.2024

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • Family education
  • Emotional support
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Effective communication
  • Nursing documentation
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Electronic charting

Timeline

Registered Nurse, NICU

UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
03.2006 - Current

Per Diem RN

Saint Vincent Hospital
03.2000 - 05.2003

RN

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
06.1996 - 05.1997

Registered Nurse LDRP

UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
03.1996 - 03.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

Becker College