Rachel Vann
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Adept at streamlining pre-operative processes and enhancing patient recovery times, my tenure at Memorial Health System has honed skills in IV insertion and clear patient communication. By implementing efficiency improvements and mentoring staff, I've significantly boosted patient satisfaction and safety, embodying a proactive and results-driven approach to outpatient nursing care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Memorial Health System
2022.01 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Provided one-on-one education to patients on pain management techniques, promoting comfort and reducing the need for excessive medication use postoperatively.
- Proactively identified potential areas for improvement within the department, collaborating with leadership to implement changes that increased efficiency and quality of care.
- Reduced recovery times for patients by providing efficient post-operative care and timely discharge instructions.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
- Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Biloxi, MS12.2021
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Fluid Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preoperative Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 9/14/2023-9/14/2025
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Memorial Health System
2022.01 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 9/14/2023-9/14/2025
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