Rebecca McVaigh
West Salem,IL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cancer Care Specialist Of Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Registered Nurse
CareRev
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Travel nurse at St Louis University Hospital
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Warren G. Murray Developmental Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided care for up to 46 individuals that have a broad spectrum of behavioral and medical needs
- Administered medication orally, IM, SC, or via g-tube
- Assist physician bedside with procedures
- Complete daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting.
Registered Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Float nurse and charge nurse on stroke/neuro, ortho/trauma, cardiac, med/surg, short stay, behavior health, BMT, oncology/hematology, and geriatric units.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Travel Nurse St Louis University Hospital
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Travel Nurse at Belleville Memorial Hospital
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL06.2013
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Assignments
Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cancer Care Specialist Of Illinois
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
CareRev
06.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Warren G. Murray Developmental Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
04.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital
10.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
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