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REBECCA SPRINGER

Summary

Enthusiastic Registered Nurse with 26 years experience in Labor & Delivery, Medical- Surgical, and hospice experience. Each job included multiple opportunities for precepting. Eager and motivated to become a nurse educator with great organizational and communication skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phone Triage RN

Hospice Of The Valley
08.2007 - Current
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.

Staff RN

Mayo Clinic Hospital
11.2005 - 10.2007
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Staff RN In-Patient Units and Home Care

Hospice Of The Valley
07.1999 - 12.2005
  • Primary RN for Hospice In-Patient Units which included assessments, oral, subcutaneous, topical, rectal, and IV medication administration, foley care, tracheostomy care, PleurX drain care, wound care, bowel care, and collaboration with Medical Directors in comfort care.
  • Assisted in Training and precepting new nursing staff.
  • Educated patients and families regarding hospice and comfort care, maintaining patient safety at all times.

Labor and Delivery Nurse/Postpartum Registered Nurse

BUMC (Formerly Good Samaritan Hospital)
07.1998 - 09.1998
  • Provided compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Education

No Degree - Nurse Refresher Course

Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1998

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Precepting
  • Patient consultation
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Family Education
  • EMR / EHR
  • Geriatric Care

Certification

RN License 103350

BLS

CHPN

Timeline

Phone Triage RN

Hospice Of The Valley
08.2007 - Current

Staff RN

Mayo Clinic Hospital
11.2005 - 10.2007

Staff RN In-Patient Units and Home Care

Hospice Of The Valley
07.1999 - 12.2005

Labor and Delivery Nurse/Postpartum Registered Nurse

BUMC (Formerly Good Samaritan Hospital)
07.1998 - 09.1998

No Degree - Nurse Refresher Course

Gateway Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona State University
REBECCA SPRINGER