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Raegan Richardson

Mobile,AL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Providence Hospital
08.2019 - Current
  • Vascular Access Team RN: August 2019 - May 2022
  • Vascular Access Team Lead: May 2022 - present
  • Determine the most appropriate intravenous access for patient based off patient history, lab values, medications, and vasculature.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Ocean Springs Hospital
09.2007 - 08.2019
  • Emergency Room RN and part-time Emergency Room Charge RN
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2007
  • Med-Surg / Ortho / Pediatrics RN: June 2004 - 2006
  • Intensive Care Unit RN: 2006 - May 2007
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
05.2004

Skills

Utilizes ultrasound to place intravenous access such as peripheral IV's, extended dwell catheters, midlines, ports, and peripherally inserted central catheters

Knowledgeable about the maintenance of peripheral IV's, extended dwell catheters, midlines, ports, and peripherally inserted central catheters

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Providence Hospital
08.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ocean Springs Hospital
09.2007 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Southern Maryland

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