Reba Francis
Crewe,United States
Summary
Resourceful nurse with 3+ years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Centra Southside Community Hospital
Farmville, Virginia
06.2020 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
Travel RN- Emergency Department
Host Healthcare
Greensboro, NC
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
Midlothian, Virginia
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
CJW SwiftCreek Free Standing ER
Midlothian, Virginia
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
911 Dispatcher
Town of Farmville ECC
Farmville, Virginia
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Received, evaluated and prioritized incoming emergency calls from the public; dispatching appropriate personnel and equipment.
- Provided pre-arrival instructions to callers in life threatening situations.
- Maintained contact with field units via radio or telephone; monitored their safety and progress of their assigned tasks.
- Assigned appropriate resources for responding to incidents based on established guidelines and protocols.
- Entered pertinent information into computer aided dispatch system; maintained detailed records of all dispatched calls.
- Coordinated activities between multiple agencies during emergency situations.
- Monitored alarms, surveillance systems, cameras, and other security devices for potential threats or suspicious activity.
- Researched criminal history data utilizing law enforcement databases; provided necessary information to officers in the field.
ED Greeter/HUC- Emergency Department
Centra Southside Community Hospital
Farmville, Virginia
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Responsible signing people into the ED
- Notified nursing staff of critical patients that walk in
- Paged other doctors and institutions for admissions or transfers
- Made sure all paperwork is properly filled out for admissions and/or transfers.
CAD Designer/CNC programmer
Paris Ceramics America, LLC
Farmville, Virginia
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Programmed three different CNC machines
- Developed CAD models and drawings for product development projects.
- Performed technical calculations to verify accuracy of designs.
- Produced layouts and detailed drawings in accordance with company standards.
Education
FNP/ENP, Masters -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2025
Nursing, Bachelors -
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-2022
Nursing, Associates -
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA05-2020
Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Associates -
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA05-2012
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Victoria, VA06-2010
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Airway Management
- Infection Control
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- IV insertion and maintenance
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH
- NRP
- TNCC
- ENPC
- CPI
Timeline
Travel RN- Emergency Department
Host Healthcare
04.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
CJW SwiftCreek Free Standing ER
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Centra Southside Community Hospital
06.2020 - Current
911 Dispatcher
Town of Farmville ECC
01.2018 - 12.2020
ED Greeter/HUC- Emergency Department
Centra Southside Community Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2019
CAD Designer/CNC programmer
Paris Ceramics America, LLC
09.2012 - 10.2017
FNP/ENP, Masters -
University of South Alabama
Nursing, Bachelors -
Longwood University
Nursing, Associates -
Southside Virginia Community College
Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Associates -
Southside Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH
- NRP
- TNCC
- ENPC
- CPI
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