Rebecca Patterson
Lexington,TN
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered nurse with over 13 years of experience specializing in pre-operative, post-operative and gastrointestinal procedural care. Demonstrates exceptional clinical proficiency, critical thinking and patient advocacy in high-pressure environments. Adept at providing comprehensive patient assessments, education and post-operate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff and implement quality improvement initiatives. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care. Current RN license, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Played a role in establishing the new outpatient surgery center and getting it off the ground. Helped with establishing policies and procedures for new pre-op/post-op unit.
- Acted as one of two charge nurses in the pre-op/post-op unit.
- Conduct pre-operative assessments, including medical history review and physical examinations.
- Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, potential risks and post-operative care.
- Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed.
- Coordinate with surgical teams to ensure all pre-operative requirements are met.
- Monitor patients' recovery from anesthesia assessing vital signs and managing pain.
- Provide post-operative education to patients and their families regarding care at home, medication instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Identify and respond to complications or adverse reactions, implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing emotional support.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, documenting all care and interventions.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse - GI Lab
West Tennessee Healthcare
06.2019 - 11.2023
- Care of the patient during the pre, intra and post op phases of the GI lab
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system
- Further development of leadership skills in holding a charge nurse position in a busy GI lab setting
- Experience in training new hires to the unit.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
West Tennessee Healthcare
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies
- Care of the patient during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases of pregnancy
- Care of the newborn during the immediate post delivery phase
- Further development of prioritization skills while working in a busy OB ED triage unit
- Further development of leadership skills while holding a charge nurse position
- Trained in circulating and assisting in operating room for cesarean sections, bilateral tubal ligations and the occasional hysterectomy.
Registered Nurse - Urology/Nephrology Unit
West Tennessee Healthcare
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system
- Specialized training in performing peritoneal dialysis
- Developed leadership skills by holding a charge nurse position and by being a preceptor for multiple new nurses
- Developed time management and prioritization skills in caring for 4-5 patients per shift.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN12.2010
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - GI Lab
West Tennessee Healthcare
06.2019 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
West Tennessee Healthcare
10.2012 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse - Urology/Nephrology Unit
West Tennessee Healthcare
02.2011 - 10.2012
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing -
Jackson State Community College