Rebecca Tawwater
Tomah,WI
Summary
Registered Nurse with four years of experience, with a background in med telemetry and surgical services. Reliable and committed team player, with a positive attitude and focus on patient safety outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Services Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
Brownwood, TX
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented medical history, allergies, and physical assessments prior to surgery.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions to surgeons and anesthesiologists promptly.
- Educated patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and behaviors to evaluate conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assisted patients with discharge preparations and provided follow-up care instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- This role also requires an RN to pick up seven shifts annually in the infusion center.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Hendricks Medical Center
Brownwood, TX
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored and cared for telemetry, step-down, hospice, pediatric and post surgical patients.
- Trained and mentored nursing students and new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ranger College
Ranger, TX12.2019
Certificates
Skills
- Team leadership
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient and family focus
- Patient safety practices
- Collaborative teamwork
- Geriatric care knowledge
- Patient education and counseling
- Preceptor/Mentor
Timeline
Surgical Services Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Hendricks Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ranger College
Certificates
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