Rafelina Graham
Killingworth,CT
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Travel Nurse offering 25 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly asses patient and surgical procedural needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs for surgical intervention.
- Prepped operating rooms, assisting with turnover and set up to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Adapt quickly and efficiently to new facility, staff, procedures and policies.
- Orthopedic Resource professional
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by assessing needs and carrying out specific orders.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
Registered Nurse
RN Network
- Collaborated with physicians and team members to quickly assess patients and deliver exceptional care.
- 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 and treatment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Adapt quickly and efficiently to new facilities, policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and complexities.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of diverse patients in challenging surgical environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ONA M. Wilcox College of Nursing
Middletown, CT06.1996
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- EPIC EMR
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Gynecologic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1996-present.
- Certified EMT, State of Ct - 1993-present
- Certified State of Ct Firefighter I & II Fire Instructor, Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company - 2002-present.
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
ONA M. Wilcox College of Nursing
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1996-present.
- Certified EMT, State of Ct - 1993-present
- Certified State of Ct Firefighter I & II Fire Instructor, Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company - 2002-present.
Registered Nurse
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency
Registered Nurse
RN Network
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
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