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Rachel Wardrip

Brandenburg,KY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing heart to treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Managed a team of 4 patients at a time in a 56 bed ER, along with being on the trauma team.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Emergency Department Nurse Extern

Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
12.2020 - Current
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet the needs of critical patients in a challenging emergency environment.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving strokes, cardiovascular emergencies, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
  • Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Recorded vital signs and intake and output of over twelve patients per hour, documenting information in Epic.
  • Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
  • Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Collected, labeled, and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
  • Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition, evaluating safety concerns, and assisting with safety and close watches.
  • Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections.
  • Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from ED to their inpatient room.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the Emergency Department, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.


Ophthalmic Scribe

Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
Louisville, KY
10.2006 - 05.2020
  • Scribed for Retina physician
  • Accurately documented findings in EHR ordered appropriate testing and submitted timely billing for a provider.
  • Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
  • Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.
  • Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
  • Edited drafts created from speech recognition software.
  • Returned dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
  • Expertly transcribed medical reports for physician and cross-trained for other physicians in practice.
  • Determined information to be included in reports.
  • Used NextGen to input information into computerized patient record system.
  • Applied charges and updated patient records by using NextGen.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours and traveled with the physician to remote locations to better assist with his schedule and patient needs.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

Associates in Nursing -

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2022

Associate of Science -

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY
05.2003

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Developed program at Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers, collaborating with Down Syndrome of Louisville, to effectively employ and train three Down Syndrome individuals to work with us in our facilities.

Certification

  • Certified CPR, Current
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Languages

American Sign Language
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Baptist Health Hardin
05.2022 - Current

Emergency Department Nurse Extern

Baptist Health Hardin
12.2020 - Current

Ophthalmic Scribe

Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
10.2006 - 05.2020

Associates in Nursing -

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

Associate of Science -

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Meade County High School

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