Open To Work
Rebecca Estes
New Albany,IN
Summary
Accomplished Staff Nurse with a strong background at Baptist Health Floyd, emphasizing patient education and critical care. Proven track record in medication administration and complex wound care, committed to maintaining patient safety. Noted for mentoring new staff and refining workflows to elevate care delivery in fast-paced situations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
11.2003 - 2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Jefferson Communiy College
Louisville, KY05.1994
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Critical care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
11.2003 - 2025
Jefferson Communiy College