Rachell Holmes, RN

• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, life support, critical care drips, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Precepted new hires and new graduate.
• Participated in rapid response and codes
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.

Developed and delivered all technical training materials.Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors.Designed and created daily lesson plans for activities.Conducted small group and individual activities based on differentiated learning needs.

• Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
• Collaborated with administration to increase departmental budgets.
• Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Managed care from admission to discharge
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

• Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
• Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.