Rachel Marie Nestler
Clearwater
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions—strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mease Countryside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: BayCare
- Total care for patients on a 35-bed stroke/telemetry/medical surgical unit
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained on select titratable cardiac drips, as well as Heparin and Protonix drips
- 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.
Patient Care Technician
Morton Plant Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: BayCare
- Provided basic activities of daily living on a 50-bed step-down unit
- Proficiency using glucometers, EKG, and bladder ultrasounds
- Experienced with charting in the Cerner EMR system
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Medical Assistant
Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P.A.
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Scribing for provider’s notes
- Assisting providers in surgeries, skin checks, and other procedures
- Proficient in wound care, suture removal, and the proper usage of Autoclaves
- Well-experienced with charting in the EMA, EMR system
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associates of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associates of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Training & Certification (Apex Innovations)
-02/14/2024-02/14/2026
- Modified Rankin Scale Certification (WebDCU)
-04/09/2024-04/09/2026
- BLS certified (American Heart Association)
-03/26/2024-03/31/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mease Countryside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Morton Plant Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P.A.
07.2021 - 08.2022
Associates of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associates of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
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