Rebecca A. Reiss
Ocala,USA
Summary
Long-term association with a Health Care Provider that will benefit from my academic preparation, nursing experience and a driving work ethic.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for challenging and dynamic nursing role. Proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care, with strong skills in clinical assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on achieving positive patient outcomes and supporting team success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, Ocala, FL
04.2018 - Current
- Take Charge Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Staff RN. Key role is providing long term care and assistance to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries and problems. The focus is on long term health improvements, monitoring, and education to reduce the risk of future cardiac problems.
RN/ Nurse Manager
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for directing, organizing and supervising the work of the nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs and medical clerks. Coordinates nursing efforts to ensure that effective patient care is being provided and that quality standards are met. Contributes to staff professional development, interviewing and hiring nurses and medical staff, develop departmental budgets, maintaining inventory of medicines, equipment and supplies, Reported directly to the Director of Nursing.
Staff RN
Rex Wound Healing Center, Rex HealthCare
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Primarily evaluates and manages patients with wounds caused by disease, accidents, surgical incisions and chronic, slow healing wounds. Works in collaboration with the medical team to assess, and monitor patient progress in the healing phase. Responsible for educating patient and/or family how to care for their wounds outside the medical office. Treatments for any skin infection or conditions as directed by the attending physician.
RN/Clinical Leader
The Cypress of Raleigh/Rosewood Health Center
04.2013 - 01.2015
- A senior living, continuing care community that offers multiple types of services; including independent living, short-term rehabilitation for surgical recovery, long-term medical supervision services and memory care. RN/Clinical Leader duties included: directs, initiates, and implements a patient care plan in short term rehabilitation or long term care environment. Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, prepare equipment, application and changing dressings, patient monitoring, and administration of prescribed medications.
RN
Rex Home Services, Rex HealthCare
10.2012 - 02.2013
- The RN makes the initial evaluation visit, regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs, initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions, furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, prepares clinical and progress notes, coordinates services, informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs, counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service programs, and supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
Staff RN
Cardiac Cath Prep and Recovery Area, Rex HealthCare
07.2009 - 10.2012
- Implementation of total nursing care to patients and families in preparation for and recovery from Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty/Stents, Electrophysiology Studies, Pacemaker and Defibrillator insertions, endovascular, and Radiology Diagnostic patients. Initiates patient and family education/discharge instructions as prescribed by the Physician and/or Hospital/Surgical procedure.
Staff Nurse
Surgical Prep and Recovery Unit, Rex HealthCare
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Implements the nursing plan of care on post operative, Same Day Surgical patients, in both Recovery 1 and Recovery 2 areas. Assesses patient condition, including biophysical, psychosocial and age specific needs. Initiates patient and family education/discharge instructions as prescribed by the Physician and/or Hospital/Surgical procedure.
Comprehensive Care Manager
Comprehensive Care Manager, Healthways
03.2007 - 07.2007
- Responsible for contacting members who are eligible for the Health and Care Support Program and to provide education and advising necessary to assist the participants in management of their disease.
Staff Nurse
Heart Center Observation Area, WakeMed Heart Center
06.2007 - 03.2007
- 42 bed pre- and post cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedure observation unit. Implementation of total nursing care to patients and families in preparation for and recovery from Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty/Stents, Electrophysiology Studies, Pacemaker and Defibrillator insertions.
Staff Nurse
Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgical Progressive Care Unit, WakeMed
06.2006 - 06.2006
- Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families through consulting and coordination with health care team members to Asses, plan, implement and ongoing evaluation of patients plan of care in an acute care in patient setting.
RN/Educator
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, RN/Educator, Munroe Regional Medical Center
10.1999 - 06.2005
- Providing quality clinical practice in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Hands on therapy along with risk factor modification education to patients and their families based on their individualized patient/family needs.
RN
Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist, Ocala Regional Medical Center
02.1998 - 10.1999
- Charge level RN to facilitate in the delivery of quality patient care to pre- and post-operative cardiovascular/open heart patients. Discharge planning in collaboration with Case Management and Physicians.
Staff Nurse
Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Ocala Regional Medical Center
10.1997 - 02.1998
- Quality, direct patient care. Including triage, cardiac critical care and trauma.
Charge Nurse II
Charge Nurse II, Ocala Regional Medical Center
01.1995 - 10.1997
- 48 bed Cardiovascular/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit. Quality nursing care of assigned patients. Responsible for all scheduling and the supervision of assigned personnel. Prioritization of patient care according to patient acuity level and patient census. QA/QI activities. Knowledge of the requirements and implementing the standards of JCAHO.
Education
Assoc. of Science - Nursing
Central Florida Community College
Ocala, FL01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences (Psychology)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.1984
Assoc. of Arts - Arts
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL01.1981
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic nursing interventions and collaborative treatment processes Strong ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and coordinate time effectively Proven ability to communicate efficiently in order to obtain optimal patient outcomes
- Patient instruction
- Wound treatment expertise
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment skills
- Cardiac patient management
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification. ANCC Board Certification for Medical/Surgical Nursing Practice (Dec. 95 – 00). Currently Licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, South Carolina & Florida, USA.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Telemetry/Step-down Unit RN; Medical/Surgical Unit RN; CNA/Nurse Intern (Float Pool); Admissions/Intake Coordinator and Psychiatric Technician.
Timeline
Staff RN
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, Ocala, FL
04.2018 - Current
RN/ Nurse Manager
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
07.2017 - 02.2018
Staff RN
Rex Wound Healing Center, Rex HealthCare
01.2017 - 07.2017
RN/Clinical Leader
The Cypress of Raleigh/Rosewood Health Center
04.2013 - 01.2015
RN
Rex Home Services, Rex HealthCare
10.2012 - 02.2013
Staff RN
Cardiac Cath Prep and Recovery Area, Rex HealthCare
07.2009 - 10.2012
Staff Nurse
Surgical Prep and Recovery Unit, Rex HealthCare
07.2007 - 07.2009
Staff Nurse
Heart Center Observation Area, WakeMed Heart Center
06.2007 - 03.2007
Comprehensive Care Manager
Comprehensive Care Manager, Healthways
03.2007 - 07.2007
Staff Nurse
Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgical Progressive Care Unit, WakeMed
06.2006 - 06.2006
RN/Educator
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, RN/Educator, Munroe Regional Medical Center
10.1999 - 06.2005
RN
Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist, Ocala Regional Medical Center
02.1998 - 10.1999
Staff Nurse
Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Ocala Regional Medical Center
10.1997 - 02.1998
Charge Nurse II
Charge Nurse II, Ocala Regional Medical Center
01.1995 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences (Psychology)
University of South Florida
Assoc. of Arts - Arts
Santa Fe Community College
Assoc. of Science - Nursing
Central Florida Community College