Rayna Coots
Wabash,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Dukes Memorial Hospital, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient education and counseling. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in leading teams and improving care standards, with a commitment to infection control and patient advocacy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dukes Memorial Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Employee Health Nurse
Dukes Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Supported employees in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations through regular trainings and educational materials.
- Managed workers'' compensation claims efficiently, facilitating timely return-to-work plans for affected employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- Fostered a supportive environment by actively listening to employee concerns and addressing issues related to workplace stressors or barriers to wellness.
- Promoted a culture of safety by collaborating with management to establish clear policies and procedures for injury prevention.
Registered Nurse
Four County Counseling Center
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Student Nurse
Marion General Hospital
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR Systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Vaccine administration
- Data Collection
- Call triaging
- Supply Restocking
- Medical evaluation
- Patient care planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
BLS-Basic Life Support-02/28/2026
ALS-Advanced Life Support-02/28/2026
CLC- Certified Lactation consultant-12/31/2026
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program-01/31/2025
STABLE-06/30/2025
SAMA-Level 1-02/28/2025
IN-RN-License- 28204628A
Timeline
Employee Health Nurse
Dukes Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Dukes Memorial Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Four County Counseling Center
07.2012 - 02.2015
Student Nurse
Marion General Hospital
09.2008 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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