Rebecca Phillips
Andersonville,TN
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Heart, Lung, Vascular Nurse- RN
Methodist Medical Center
Oak Ridge, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Patient Assessments (Head-to-toe)
- IV therapy and Management
- Patient care with heart/lung diseases such as Heart Failure and COPD
- Hospital admission and discharges
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals for patient care coordination
Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Nurse- RN
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Oak Ridge, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Implement CDC and OSHA standards for infection prevention and control policy/practice guidance
- Review and update infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards
- Consult with local health departments on reportable infectious cases
- Identify potential occupational hazards in the workplace and recommended safety protocols to reduce risk of injury or illness
- Train employees on appropriate methods for disposing of hazardous waste materials
- Track Sharps Log distribution and return
- Conduct surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic stewardship
- Provide training and education to employees on the principles of infection prevention and control such as proper handwashing techniques and disinfecting procedures in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
- Perform hand hygiene audits
- Administer Hep B vaccinations as needed, seasonal flu vaccinations, and TB skin tests upon new hire and yearly as directed
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Oak Ridge, TN
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Experience in caring for psychiatric patients and conditions
- Medication Administration
- Obtained patient informed consent before initiating any new medication regimen and provided patient education
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canterfield of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Medication administration
- Experience in an Alzheimer's/Dementia unit
- Vital signs, glucose readings, daily weights, IM injections, etc
- Documentation in patient charts
- Assisted patients with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting as needed
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Courtyards Senior Living
Knoxville, TN
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Medication administration
- Vital signs and Blood Glucose checks
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN05-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN01-2017
Skills
- Infection Control
- Managing Data
- Medication Administration
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Patient Safety
- RN Assessment
- Vascular Access management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital expectations. Provided quality care to patients in various environments.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- Registered Nurse #271803
- Licensed Practical Nurse #89584
- Current CPR Certification
Timeline
Heart, Lung, Vascular Nurse- RN
Methodist Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Nurse- RN
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
04.2017 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canterfield of Oak Ridge
02.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Courtyards Senior Living
02.2017 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College