Rebecca Pirih
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly skilled and hardworking registered nurse with expertise in a wide range of nursing specialties, including hospice case management, correctional nursing, neonatal intensive care, medical/surgical, psychiatric nursing, and postpartum couplet care. Possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment, adept at providing comprehensive patient care. Strong documentation skills, proficiency in monitoring vital signs, and problem-solving abilities contribute to effectiveness in delivering high-quality healthcare. Experienced in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager Registered Nurse
Harbor Hospice
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided end of life care, assessments, vitals, weekly evaluations, wound care, pain management, medications and ordered medical supplies for 22 to 24 patients a week.
- Assessed patients treatments, medication needs,and notified the physician of patients change in condition .
- Received medication orders from the physician, imputed all medication orders into the pharmacy for each patient, and reordered all patients daily meds every two weeks.
- Monitored and assessed for changes in each patient and notified the doctor and staff members, so patients plan of care could be adjusted to the patients current medical needs.
- Responsible for calling medication orders in for the physician to the patients pharmacy when patients meds are not covered by hospice.
- Assessed patients needs and collaborated with the social workers to help patients receive assistance for transportation, food, electricity assistance, personal care assistance and volunteers.
- Provided wound care and evaluated the patients wound at each visit to determine if the current treatment plan is effective and if adjustments are need to be made to the wound care orders.
- Responsible for pronouncing patients at the time of death and contacting the mortuary and family members.
- Collaborated with the doctors, social workers, pharmacy, medical supply company and pastors to provide comprehensive quality care to each patient.
- Fostered supportive and empathetic environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Advocated for patients' wishes regarding end-of-life care, ensuring their preferences were respected and met.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
Correctional Registered Nurse
NaphCare, Inc
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for inmate assessments during booking.
- Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to inmate patients.
- Applied wound care to inmate patients.
- Responsible for checking and recording vital signs.
- Responsible for sending inmate patients to the hospital if there is a change in the inmate's health, requiring more medical care.
- Provided EKG testing, for inmate patients.
- Obtained specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and suicidal screening at booking of inmates.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to inmates, utilizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
NICU Level II Registered Nurse
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided care to level two infants by monitoring vital signs, conditions of the infant, regulating temperature, delivered medications, provided oxygen, phototherapy and monitored the infants response to treatment.
- Stabilized infants less than 32 weeks gestation and then transferred the patient to a level III NICU.
- Worked closely with the neonatologist, respiratory therapist, and occupational therapist, to provide proper care of the infant.
- Responsible for collecting labs ordered, administering blood transfusions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
NICU Level III Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
03.2008 - 07.2021
- Provided direct care to acute and critically ill patients.
- Managed day-to -day routines for newborn babies by administering medication, fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Delivered exceptional care to average of 3 neonatal ICU patients in a critical care setting.
- Safely implemented physicians orders and reported any adverse changes in the patients condition to the neonatologist.
- Started peripheral intravenous lines, assisted the neonatologist with peripherally inserted central catheters, umbilical venous catheters and umbilical arterial catheters.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while delivering high quality nursing care.
- Worked well in a team setting, provided consistent and reliable nursing support in an interprofessional collaborative team environment , actively contributing to patient care plans and effectively communicating with staff members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Geriatric Psych/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
North Vista Hospital
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing mental health, bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care in a therapeutic environment on a geriatric psychiatry, and medical surgical unit.
- Provided direct care to patients with medical/surgical and psychiatric problems.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention, or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
North Vista Hospital
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided assessment and planning for individualized patient care from newborns to adults.
- Responded quickly and accurately to changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Apollo College
Las Vegas, NV04.2008
Associate - Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Ability to think critically during emergency situations
- Strong clinical assessment skills and communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Wound Care
- Ventilator care
- Medication and IV administration
- Excellent computer skills for charting and documentation of patients
- Case Management
- Organization and Multitasking
- Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Suicide Risk Assessment
Certification
- BLS For Healthcare Providers, January 2007- Present
Phone
Cell, 725-251-8719
Nursinglicenses
- Registered Nurse, Nevada, August 2008-Present
- Registered Nurse, Washington, March 2023-Present
- Registered Nurse, Utah, April 2023- Present
Timeline
Case Manager Registered Nurse
Harbor Hospice
06.2023 - 10.2024
Correctional Registered Nurse
NaphCare, Inc
06.2022 - 02.2023
NICU Level II Registered Nurse
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
Geriatric Psych/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
North Vista Hospital
01.2009 - 05.2011
Postpartum Registered Nurse
North Vista Hospital
08.2008 - 01.2009
NICU Level III Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
03.2008 - 07.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Apollo College
Associate - Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
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