Rebeccah Barter
New Gloucester,ME
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ICU
Maine Medical Center
02.1997 - 03.2024
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through active participation in unit-based committees focused on advancing nursing practice standards and optimizing patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders while closely monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Streamlined communication among team members, ensuring timely updates on patient conditions and progress towards recovery goals.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated smooth handoff processes during shift changes by maintaining accurate documentation of patient status updates, treatments provided, and pending tasks requiring immediate attention from incoming staff members.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform targeted interventions and support holistic care approaches.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SMMC
South Portland, ME05.2002
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Intravenous therapy
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Treatment Planning
- Records Updating
- Employee Guidance
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Evaluations
- Pain Management
- Honest and Dependable
- Chart management
- OSHA safety expert
- IV setup
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Evidence-based practices
- Emotional Support
- Family advocacy
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Staff Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Analytical Thinking
- Policy Adherence
- Documentation And Reporting
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Disease Prevention
- Ethical Practice
- Point of care testing
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Needs Assessment
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
- Vitals monitoring
- Procedure Support
- Patient Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Problem-Solving
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Proper Medical Equipment Storage
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Condition Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Compassionate Care
- Sanitation
- HIPAA Education
- Cardiac monitors
- Relationship Building
Timeline
RN, ICU
Maine Medical Center
02.1997 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SMMC
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