Rebecca Walker
Glenwood,AR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Manager
Baptist Health Medical Center
Arkadelphia , AR
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained communication between hospital departments, physicians and staff members to coordinate optimal patient care services.
- Monitored staffing levels to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
- Coordinated with other departments, such as laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy, for timely completion of tests and treatments.
- Responded promptly to any complaints from patients or their families regarding ER services.
- Conducted regular meetings with department staff members to discuss operational issues and performance improvement initiatives.
- Initiated proactive measures designed to reduce wait times in the ER waiting area.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Arkansas Children Hospital
Little Rock , AR
03.2016 - 06.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Transfer Center Registered Nurse
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Little Rock, AR
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Obtained patient information to arrange consults with specialist as well as patient transfers from outside facilities to ACH.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Malvern, AR
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Arkadelphia, AR
07.2013 - 03.2022
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05.2013
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Trauma Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Stabilization
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting and Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Education
- Training Staff
- PIV Insertion
- Team Leader/ Charge Nurse
- Create and manage daily schedules of staff
- Staff Scheduling
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Inventory Management
- Employee Supervision
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification valid through 7/31/2025
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification valid through 7/31/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS) valid through 7/31/2025
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) valid through 9/30/2027
Timeline
Emergency Room Manager
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Transfer Center Registered Nurse
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Arkansas Children Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2013 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
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