Rebecca Richardson
Student RN
Sacramento,CA
Summary
A dedicated, organized, and well-qualified student RN offering extensive hands-on experience, and proven skills in patient care and treatment implementation with a passion for pediatric patients. Currently completing nursing studies to continue expanding my practical knowledge. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and timely response.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Completing over 135 hours on the pediatric acy=ute unit under the watch of my assigned preceptor
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient care plans based on nursing assessment, patient and family input, and physician orders.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Performed vital signs and other assessments according to established protocols.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, staff, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments including history taking and documentation of findings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing for changes in patient condition or response to treatment modalities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions, and evaluation results within the electronic health record system.
- Adhered to professional standards of practice while providing safe, competent care to all patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
- Monitored compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Identified potential risk factors that may adversely affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving changes in patient status or unexpected events.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
Patient Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinates transportation for all transport orders through acting as a dispatcher.
- Responds to system-wide requests for acute behavioral health placement, ensures all necessary patient referral information is complete, electronically submits requests for evaluations of patient criteria to determine if admission criteria is met, organizes and prioritizes referrals to promote patient safety and meet patient needs within the continuum of care.
- Provides excellent customer service through telephone and personal contact with all customer groups including physicians, nurses, administrators, and colleagues.
- Accommodates fluctuating variables in practice setting such as patient volume, patient acuity, experience of personnel, utilization of supplies, and resources.
- Communicates pertinent clinical information to referring providers, admitting providers and administrative staff. Assists with answering the transfer center calls, creating tickets in Epic, and performing follow up calls for reassessment of patients.
- Facilitates time sensitive tele-medicine consultations between campuses and providers, ensuring completion of all workflow items as part of the transfer center team.
- Acts as part of the centralized placement team through assigning beds for all campuses across the system from every entry point. This includes controlling the bed board for community hospitals to ensure every patient receives a bed in a timely manner.
- Other related duties as required.
- Answered incoming calls from patients, providers, and insurance companies in a courteous manner.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN on duty.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals on the care plan for stroke patients.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Leasing Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Greeted potential tenants and provided information about the property.
- Conducted tours of available apartments, highlighting features and amenities.
- Maintained accurate records of prospective renters, applications and leases.
- Advised on rental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Responded to tenant requests for maintenance services in a timely manner.
- Prepared lease agreements, collected security deposits and rent payments from tenants.
- Provided excellent customer service to all tenants throughout their tenancy period.
- Inspected vacated units to determine necessary repairs or improvements prior to new occupancy.
- Developed marketing strategies aimed at increasing leasing activity within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
New Orleans, LA04-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Mathematics
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA12-2017
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessments (ie Vital Signs Monitoring)
- Nursing Support
- Care Management
- Medical Records Management
- Clinical Training
- Patient Management
- Nursing Oversight
- Basic Mathematics
- Record Preparation
- Resident Relations
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Competitive Research
- HIPAA
- Supporting Patients
- Patient Care Coordination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
Accomplishments
- President's List
- Dean's List
- student leadership certificate
Affiliations
- Mathematics
- Charting
- Customer service
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Patient Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Leasing Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
01.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Mathematics
Xavier University of Louisiana
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