Rebecca Hendley
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
2020.07 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health Palmyra
2014.08 - 2020.07
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
LPN Charge Nurse
Magnolia Manor Of Americus
2012.11 - 2014.08
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Palmyra
2007.02 - 2013.02
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, feeding tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
LPN MED II Nurse
Archbolds Pelham Parkway Nursing Home
2006.01 - 2007.02
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Obtained nightly labs draws
Med-Surg LPN
Archbold Medical Center Mitchell County Hospital
2006.01 - 2007.02
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and efficient support in a Med-Surg setting.
- Coordinated patient transfers safely between units or facilities by coordinating with other healthcare professionals involved in their case.
- Reduced patient recovery time through diligent monitoring and timely intervention of vital signs.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pinewood Nursing Home
2005.05 - 2006.01
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2019
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA10.2004
Skills
- I deliver, promote and maintain quality patient care through education, standards of practice, skills, and collaborating with health care team partners and health care providers. I am currently ACLS/BLS certified. I currently work in progressive care unit and start and manage heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone drips. We get all stroke patients and also manage pre/post cardiac catheterizations. I care for patients on Bipap/Cpap, opti flow and on rare occasions ventilated patients. I am strong in IV insertions and time management and critical thinking and work great as a team player. I am eager to learn new skills.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
2020.07 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health Palmyra
2014.08 - 2020.07
LPN Charge Nurse
Magnolia Manor Of Americus
2012.11 - 2014.08
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Palmyra
2007.02 - 2013.02
LPN MED II Nurse
Archbolds Pelham Parkway Nursing Home
2006.01 - 2007.02
Med-Surg LPN
Archbold Medical Center Mitchell County Hospital
2006.01 - 2007.02
LPN Charge Nurse
Pinewood Nursing Home
2005.05 - 2006.01
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Albany State University
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
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