Rebecca Duff
Hope,RI
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. Dedicated Registered Nurse bringing 4.5 years of experience and good multitasking and time management strengths. Adept at working on complicated concerns with diverse patients, addressing complaints and exceeding care targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
South County Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Emergency Room
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Atmed Treatment Center
01.2020 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Waitress/Bartender
The Tree House Tavern
01.2012 - 01.2022
Bartender/Waitress
The Woods Tavern
01.2017 - 01.2020
Waitress/Seasonal
Blu on the Water
01.2017 - 01.2019
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University FNP Program
Wilkes-Barre, PA01.2026
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Aspen University
Aspen, CO06.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI07.2020
Community College of Rhode Island
01.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Patient Discharge
- Performing EKGs
- Emergency Response
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency Procedures
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Treatment Planning
- Removing sutures
- Call triaging
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Clinicalrotations
- 2018, 2020, Providence, RI, Advanced Medical Surgical
- 2018, 2020, Wakefield, RI, Medical Surgical
- 2018, 2020, Providence, RI, Psychiatric Mental Health
- 2018, 2020, West Warwick, RI, Fundamentals of Medical Surgical & Foundation of Nursing Care
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South County Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atmed Treatment Center
01.2020 - Current
Bartender/Waitress
The Woods Tavern
01.2017 - 01.2020
Waitress/Seasonal
Blu on the Water
01.2017 - 01.2019
Waitress/Bartender
The Tree House Tavern
01.2012 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University FNP Program
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
Community College of Rhode Island
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