Rebecca Poindexter
Manassas,VA
Summary
Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume emergency room environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Manassas, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to new nurses during their orientation period.
- Conducted performance evaluations for preceptees on a regular basis.
- Instructed preceptees on hospital policies and procedures, as well as professional standards of practice.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while providing direct patient care to preceptees.
- Mentored preceptees by modeling effective communication techniques with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided feedback to preceptees regarding their clinical decision making abilities.
- Monitored the safety of patients during hands-on training sessions conducted with preceptees.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans for assigned cases.
- Observed patient assessments performed by the preceptee and provided constructive feedback when needed.
- Advised nursing staff members on proper medication administration techniques according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing admissions, including assessments, treatments and medication administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient histories, physicals, medications, treatments and other pertinent information in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as physicians, social workers and case managers to ensure appropriate patient placement.
- Educated patients and families regarding discharge planning needs prior to leaving the hospital setting.
- Facilitated communication among interdisciplinary team members concerning patient's plan of care during their stay at the facility.
- Monitored vital signs and performed basic lab tests upon initial assessment of new patients.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations requiring rapid decision making skills in order to assure safe delivery of quality care services.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Petersburg, VA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients from unit.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate medical treatment.
- Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed physical exams including vital signs and EKGs as required.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Houma, LA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Webster, TX
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted critical thinking assessments to determine the best course of action for pediatric patients.
- Implemented strategies to reduce patient anxiety and fear, utilizing age-appropriate communication and interventions.
- Advocated for the rights and needs of pediatric patients, ensuring a child-friendly healthcare environment.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
Lufkin, TX
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Supervised the work of nursing personnel, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
- Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX06-2017
Associate of Science - Science Education
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05-2013
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Stroke Patient Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency Care
- IV drug therapy management
Accomplishments
- Skilled Preceptor
- Charge Experience
- Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
NIH
CPI-Blue Card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
07.2017 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Associate of Science - Science Education
Angelina College
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