Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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REBECCA NIELSEN

REBECCA NIELSEN

Queen Creek,AZ

Summary

Professional registered nurse with strong background in home health care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical management. Effective team collaborator with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through adaptability and reliable support. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

CoreCivic - Florence
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Conducted 35-50 inmate appointments in a day while maintaining high quality care and efficiently updating medical records.
  • Administered medications and treatments in compliance with facility protocols and healthcare regulations.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and reporting to medical staff promptly.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on thorough assessments of inmate health needs.
  • Educated inmates on health management and disease prevention, promoting overall wellness.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment within the facility.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, enhancing continuity of care and compliance with standards.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
  • Contributed to overall facility security by reporting suspicious behaviors or potential threats promptly and accurately.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to patients.
  • Improved staff communication through comprehensive documentation and efficient handover practices.
  • Upheld ethical nursing standards in all interactions with patients, colleagues, corrections officers, and other stakeholders within the correctional setting.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
  • Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for legal compliance, contributing to a well-organized healthcare system within the correctional facility.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
  • Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Registered Nurse

MGA Homecare, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Delivered compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patient with complex medical needs and chronic conditions in home and at school.
  • Implemented and managed individualized care plan, collaborating closely with patient’s family and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.
  • Provided skilled nursing interventions such as medication administration, wound care, tracheostomy and g-tube care.
  • Conducted thorough assessments, monitored vital signs, and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure continuity of care.
  • Educated families on disease management, medication administration, and strategies for promoting optimal health and well-being.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, enhancing communication and continuity of services.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient patient information management.
  • Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
  • Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressing changes and administering medications at appropriate intervals.
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and holistic care.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg

CVRMC
Globe, Arizona
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting effective self-care practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern Arizona College
Globe, AZ
01.2020

Bachelors of Criminal Justice -

Cal State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01.2007

Skills

  • Proficient in interpersonal interactions with families
  • Experienced in EMR documentation processes
  • Proficient in critical analysis
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care management
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy

Certification

  • RN License, AZ Renewed 2024-04
  • BLS Certification. Renewed 2024-11

Timeline

Registered Nurse

CoreCivic - Florence
04.2025 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

MGA Homecare, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg

CVRMC
05.2020 - 08.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern Arizona College

Bachelors of Criminal Justice -

Cal State University Long Beach

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