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Rebecca Sparagno

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, skilled in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong clinical judgment. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality care in challenging situations. ACLS certified with a focus on holistic patient support.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Vascular and Critical Care specialty. Diligent RN with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2011 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Technical College of The Lowcounty
Beaufort, SC
05-1996

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Physical assessments
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Precepting
  • High level of autonomy
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Acute care expertise
  • Palliative care awareness

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2011 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Technical College of The Lowcounty
Rebecca Sparagno