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Rebecca Kilgore

Proctorville,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and 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. Have spent the last several years as the charge nurse of an all male unit in a state psychiatric hospital

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntington, WV
05.2024 - 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Right At Home
Huntington, WV
12.2023 - 05.2024

RN case manager

Registered Nurse

HHR
Huntington, WV
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.

Registered Nurse

Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
Huntington , WV
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
Huntington, WV
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SMMC Home Health
Huntington , WV
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SMMC Emergency Room
Huntington, WV
04.2012 - 05.2015
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Ohio Univeristy

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH
01.2019

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH
02.2012

High School Diploma -

Fairland High School
Proctorville, OH
05.2002

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Decision Making
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Unit Oversight
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Treatment Plan Modification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Right At Home
12.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

HHR
05.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
06.2016 - 02.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

SMMC Home Health
05.2015 - 06.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

SMMC Emergency Room
04.2012 - 05.2015

No Degree - Nursing

Ohio Univeristy

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Collins Career Center

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Collins Career Center

High School Diploma -

Fairland High School
Rebecca Kilgore