Rebecca M Richards
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in cardiac and postpartum care. Skilled in patient assessments, leadership, and infection prevention. Ready to leverage expertise to improve patient outcomes and foster a culture of safety and education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN, Postpartum/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
NorthWest Hospital MC
Seattle, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Assist in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitor vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educate patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
Volunteer
Holly House
Edmonds, WA
11.2015 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted families with shopping experience during holiday season
- Assisted in cleanup at the end of an event
Registered Nurse, BSN, Cardiac Unit
Providence Memorial Hospital
Everett, WA
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Patient Service Technician Specialist, Lead
LabCorp
Seattle, WA
05.2009 - 08.2018
- Pediatric specialist phlebotomist with experience on all ages
- Inpatient and Ambulatory
- Trained medical residents to microscopic examinations
- Oversaw daily workflows, ensuring team alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Contributed towards positive clinical outcomes through meticulous attention to detail when conducting tests or performing other specialized tasks.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by ensuring all communications were secure and confidential.
- Used Epic and Antrim Systems to maintain electronic patient files.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Snohomish County
Snohomish, WA
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Supported families through prenatal education and emotional guidance during labor and delivery.
- Empowered new parents by offering expert guidance on breastfeeding initiation, infant care, and bonding practices.
- Provided postpartum care, assisting with infant feeding, sleep support, and maternal recovery.
Birth Class Assistant
Penny Simkin
Seattle, WA
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Supported educational activities by organizing materials and resources for class sessions.
- Coordinated communication between students and instructors to facilitate learning outcomes.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, increasing overall efficiency of class operations and support services.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA05-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Cardiac/Telemetry nursing
- RN Breastfeeding education
- NCC Fetal Monitoring continuing education
- NCC Covid management in maternal newborn population
- Student Facilitator for Postpartum Hemorrhage simulation lab
- Knowledge of Epic and EHR systems
- Leadership and Delegation skills
- Phlebotomy and other lab skills
- Knowledge in Infection Prevention
Timeline
Registered Nurse, BSN, Postpartum/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
NorthWest Hospital MC
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, BSN, Cardiac Unit
Providence Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Holly House
11.2015 - Current
Birth Class Assistant
Penny Simkin
11.2014 - 04.2015
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Snohomish County
10.2014 - 06.2018
Patient Service Technician Specialist, Lead
LabCorp
05.2009 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest University
Daisy Award Nominee
Nominated for Daisy Award in 2020